Description
We have a full-time opening for an experienced Legal Assistant.
Located in downtown Vancouver, we are a family law firm offering a full range of family law services to support the diverse and unique needs of our clients. We have a collegial, positive, professional office environment. We work hard but like to have fun along the way. We provide our clients exceptional service and have no shortage of quality work.
Primary Responsibilities
• Supporting a senior family law lawyer with a busy practice focused
primarily on mediation and arbitration Managing a busy calendar and
scheduling all appointments
• Conducting intake for all files
• Preparing correspondence and managing extensive email communications
• BF management
• Communicating with clients and counsel for mediations and arbitrations and
organizing file materials
• Drafting or assisting to draft settlement documents
• General administrative duties
Preferred Qualifications & Skills
• Legal administrative assistant certificate/diploma from a recognized
institution (required)
• A minimum of 3 years of experience as a legal assistant in a law firm
• Solid technical skills in Microsoft (Word, Excel, Outlook), Divorcemate,
Adobe, BC Online, PCLaw, Zoom, Teams, Netdocs
• Ability to prioritize a high volume of tasks and competing priorities
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and confidentiality
• Meticulous drafting skills, organization and attention to detail
• Mature, reliable and strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Positive work attitude and genuine desire to provide excellent service in
family law
Benefits:
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• RRSP match
Please send an email to [email protected]