Description
Organization & Position Summary
Watson Goepel LLP is a growing and dynamic multi-service law firm based in downtown Vancouver, with additional offices located in West Vancouver and Calgary, Alberta. We offer professional, collaborative, and collegial work environment with a competitive salary and rewarding opportunities.
We are currently seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to join our Family law group in our Downtown Office. This is a full-time, in-office position. If you are someone who is organized, reliable, and thrives in a busy environment both independently and as part of a team, please forward your cover letter and resume to Claudia Mendoza, Director of HR and Operations, at [email protected].
Duties & Responsibilities of Position
- Drafting and preparing letters, memos, correspondence, and court documents.
- Communicating with clients and opposing counsel.
- Scheduling court dates for JCCs, trials, chambers hearings, examinations for discovery, settlement meetings, mediations, and any other relevant meeting.
- Preparing and filing court forms.
- Saving all electronic correspondence.
- Maintaining lawyers’ calendars and client meetings.
- Maintaining lawyers’ BF systems, organizing electronic and paper-based files.
- Preparing, sending, and following up on client accounts.
- Opening and closing client files.
- Performing other administrative duties as required.
 The Ideal Candidate has…
- Excellent organizational skills with great attention to detail.
- Excellent time-management skills.
- Adequate discretion to deal with confidential information.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Required & Preferred Qualifications
- Successful completion of a Legal Administrative Assistant or Paralegal program.
- Minimum 3 years of LAA experience in Family law OR 5+ years of LAA experience in civil litigation.
- Strong technical proficiency in MS Office applications.
- Strong proficiency with BC Online and Divorcemate.
- Experience with Elite is preferred.
- Experience with iManage is preferred.
Job Details
- In-person, permanent, full-time – 8-hour shifts, Monday through Friday.
- Additional Overtime pay available (if required)
- Salary range: $60,000 - $73,000 annually. Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, experience, and market equity.
- Benefits
- Monthly firm events
- Casual Fridays
- Extended health and dental benefits, including vision and disability coverage.
- Paid time off
- Access to building amenities
- On-site fitness facility with Peloton equipment
- Secure bike parking
- Located near wide range of shops, restaurants, and services.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should email a resume and cover letter to Claudia Mendoza at [email protected]. Please include the job title in the subject line of your email.
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.