Description
McQuarrie is a full-service, result-driven BC law firm, centrally located in the Greater Vancouver area and well-situated to meet the needs of a diverse range of businesses, individuals, and institutional clients. At McQuarrie, we believe trust is the foundation of every good client relationship. We are conveniently located in the Central City Tower accessible by sky train in downtown Surrey, one of the fastest-growing business communities. For more information on us visit our website www.mcquarrie.com. We value a firm culture that fosters collegiality and respect for everyone on the team while rewarding individual initiative, responsibility, and creativity.
We are currently seeking a full-time Junior Commercial Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant to join our Firm.
About the role:
Duties include
- Opening, organizing, and closing files
- Drafting and sending correspondence to clients, solicitors, and other companies and organizations
- Filing
- Managing intake of documents and file-related materials
- Frequent communication with clients and solicitors
- Other administrative tasks as needed
About you:
- A Legal Administrative Assistant Certificate from an accredited post-secondary institution an asset
- Minimum of 1 year working in a professional environment
- Proficient with MS Word and Outlook
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to exercise good judgment, professionalism, and to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to handle a high volume of work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
What we offer and why it is great to work on our team:
- Competitive compensation
- A comprehensive benefit package
- Pension plan after 2 years of you being on the team
- Professional development allowance and amazing opportunities for personal growth and development
- A $1,500 annual health spending account
- A generous vacation allotment
- Sick and personal days
- Monthly social events (currently on hold until COVID-19 restrictions are lifted)
- Various discounts offered in Central City Mall, right below our office
- A supportive team of coworkers to work alongside each day
If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please send your resume with "Commercial Litigation LAA" in the subject line, along with a cover letter to our Human Resources Department at [email protected]
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.