Legal Administrative Assistant

Spraggs Law, one of Coquitlam's premier law firms, currently has an opening for a Legal Administrative Assistant! For 50 years, we have served the people of the Tri-Cities, delivering results that meet their needs. We balance legal skill, efficiency, and client satisfaction to help our clients get access to justice and exceptional results. We work in teams comprised of legal assistants, a claims manager/paralegal, and a lawyer. A claim team helps a client through the entire process – from choosing Spraggs Law to reaching a final settlement or judgment. 

At Spraggs Law, we work as a team. We collaborate on every case to capitalize on each team member’s diverse strengths. This allows us to outwork and outfight the competition while simultaneously respecting the needs of our clients, colleagues, and the courts.  

Position Summary 

Within this collaborative model, you are responsible for carrying out the administrative tasks required to effectively manage a claim. Through regular meetings and check-ins with your team, you are provided with direction on tasks that need to be accomplished. 

Position: Full-Time, Permanent 

Hours: 8:30-5:00, Monday to Friday (In-Office) 

Compensation: $50,000 - $52,000/year 

Key Responsibilities 

As a legal assistant you will spend most of your time: 

• Updating the internal database with claim information 
• Drafting and formatting correspondence 
• Communicating with claim-related vendors 
• Scanning, copying and filing incoming and outgoing mail 
• Assembling documents, books and binders 
• Assisting in trial preparation 
• Managing documentation and storage of closed claims 

Qualifications 

• Graduate of an accredited legal administrative assistant program and/or have at least one year of experience working at a law firm 
• Strong attention to detail about ability to effectively prioritize tasks 
• Demonstrates a pragmatic and solutions-oriented approach to problem solving 
• Possesses effective organization and time-management skills 
• An aptitude for using various software packages such as Microsoft Suite and other technological applications including integrated legal software 
• Experience in a personal injury firm is not a requirement, but it is an asset. 

Working Environment 

Together we work hard to help clients get access to justice and satisfying results. We challenge our employees to work to the best of their abilities and provide them with support, training and development along the way. We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package including an extended health and benefits plan, sick time, free parking, and the potential of a hybrid work environment as well as many opportunities for mentorship and continuous learning. Success in this role presents opportunities for more responsibilities, complex work and advancement. 

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and thank you for your interest in Spraggs Law. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.