Description
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 inclusive working environment, a competitive salary & vacation package, paid sick days and a group 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 & Corporate/Commercial 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 Corporate/Commercial background
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365, BC Registries & Online Services, Personal Property Registry filings and LTSA.
- 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, discretion and maintain confidentiality.
- Highly organized and able to prioritize and multi-task.
- Must have a high level of attention to detail.
- Critical thinking, analysis, and research skills.
- Experience using copiers, printers, scanners and fax machines.
- Flexible, team player that is focused on exceptional client service.
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:
- Three weeks vacation entitlement
- Paid Sick Days
- Staff & lawyer events
- Inclusive work environment
- Extended Group Benefits that include:
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- Health care
- Dental care
- Vision care
- Life insurance
- Disability coverage
Education:
- High School Diploma
- Paralegal Certificate or Legal Assistant education and/or experience
Language:
- English – both written and verbal
Compensation
- $55,000 - $65,000 annually
- Compensation will be based on the successful applicant’s education, experience and skillset.
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest, and we appreciate receiving your resumes, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Thank you for your interest in employment with CR Lawyers LLP.