Description
We are currently looking for a full-time, permanent Legal Administrative Assistant. This is an excellent opportunity for someone wanting to work with a positive and supportive group of people. We also offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits package. Standard Responsibilities:
- Preliminary drafting, complex editing and formatting of correspondence and legal documents;
- File maintenance, including daily filing, file organization, opening files, closing files;
- Conducting LTSA and BC Online searches as required;
- Maintaining bring forward or tracking system for updates;
- Preparing closing binders;
- Handling incoming mail and outgoing mail; answering client telephone calls and general inquiries;
- Administration duties, including entry of time and bill preparation.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of two years law firm experience in solicitor-type work in British Columbia (real estate, corporate, business law, m & a's, or other solicitor type work);
- Familiarity with Worldox and PC Law an asset but not required;
- Proficiency in Word, Outlook, Excel and Adobe Acrobat;
- Detail oriented, methodical and well organized;
- Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives under minimal supervision;
- Excellent communication (written & verbal) and interpersonal skills; and
- Solid understanding of legal procedures and documentation.
Please send your resume and cover letter, along with any references in confidence with “Legal Administrative Assistant” in the subject line to [email protected]. We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
Please note that salary is dependent upon legal administrative assistant experience in the area of commercial real estate law or other solicitor type law in British Columbia.