Description
Sampson Davie Fane Volpiana LLP is seeking a full‐time intermediate Legal Administrative Assistant with previous experience to join our team in our downtown Vancouver boutique law firm. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced individual who enjoys a wide range of responsibilities, working in a fast‐paced environment.
We are a boutique real estate law firm offering a professional, dynamic and lively environment. You will be working with a dedicated and experienced team committed to excellence.
The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years’ experience in a Legal Administrative Assistant position or similar position, preferably with a background in Real Estate Law, with the following attributes:
- Ability to manage, organize and prioritize work.
- Excellent technical skills, including proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe, BC Online, and legal software.
- An in‐depth knowledge of legal procedures.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including excellent spelling and grammar.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Experience with conveyancing (not required).
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Providing overall legal administrative support, including extensive document editing and finalization.
- Handling due diligence searches.
- Supporting lawyers and paralegals in mixed use and condominium development deals.
- Handling file maintenance, including file organization, opening files and closing files.
- Assisting with document production and organization.
- Preparing and diarizing key transaction dates.
- Handling miscellaneous administration & financial duties, including time entry, bill preparation, accounts receivable follow-up, attending to receipt of deposits, completing various accounting forms and maintaining records.
- Handling incoming and outgoing mail; answering client telephone calls and general inquires.
- Handling couriers and some relief reception duties.
- Any other general administrative tasks that may be required.
We offer an excellent, collegial and dog‐friendly working environment, competitive salary ($55,000 - $75,000) and a comprehensive benefits package. The final salary may fluctuate based on the successful candidate’s qualifications, skills, and market considerations to ensure equity with internal and external standards.
Please send your resume with “LAA” in the subject line, along with a cover letter stating salary expectations, to Sandy Delayen ([email protected]). We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those considered for an interview will be contacted.