Corporate/Commercial Paralegal or Legal Assistant

We invite you to join our Corporate/Commercial legal team!

CR Lawyers LLP is a well-established full-service law firm with offices located in four Vancouver Island communities in downtown Campbell River, Comox, Courtenay and Ucluelet. We offer our employees a positive working environment, a competitive salary & vacation package, paid sick days and a benefits program that includes health & dental benefits.

Our firm is looking for a Corporate/Commercial Paralegal or Legal Assistant with 1-3 years of experience for our Campbell River office location supporting our Solicitors Department. We encourage experienced candidates with exceptional customer service to apply for this position.

The successful candidate will be an organized, enthusiastic, hard working, team member who will have the opportunity to contribute their skills and expertise and work collaboratively with a team of dedicated and knowledgeable colleagues.

Ideal qualifications:

• Paralegal or Legal Assistant with a 1-3 years of Corporate/Commercial experience.
• Proficiency with BC Online, LTSA, BC Personal Property Registry filings.
• Critical thinking, analysis, and research skills.
• Strong communication skills with lawyers, colleagues, clients and other law firms.
• Strong understanding of corporate structures, trusts, and partnerships.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply legal documentation, laws or legislation.
• Ability to handle sensitive or private information with tact and discretion.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented and the ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Flexible, team player that is client service oriented.

Duties Include but not limited to:

• Primary support for our Solicitors Department.
• Open and close client files.
• Manage Lawyer's calendars, meeting schedules and Bring Forward system.
• Draft documents and correspondence based on written instruction or verbal direction.
• Administrative duties that include conducting conflict searches, file organization, answering emails, scheduling appointments, making photocopies, scanning or other duties as assigned.
• Organize and maintain precedents.
• Assist with day to day inquiries and requests.

Work Hours & Benefits

This is a full time in-person employment opportunity working Monday – Friday 8:30am-4:30pm with a one hour unpaid lunch hour, in our Campbell River office location.

Benefits:

• Vacation entitlement
• Paid Sick Days
• Extended health care
• Dental care
• Vision care
• Life insurance
• Disability coverage
• Staff events
• Inclusive environment

Education

• High School Diploma
• Paralegal or Legal Assistant education or experience

Pay: $55,000.00-$65,000.00 per year