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Grow With Us And Be Your Best
Clark Wilson is a leading, innovative law firm in British Columbia. Proud to be leaders in our markets, we are celebrating over 100 years of advising our clients on a comprehensive range of legal issues.
Clark Wilson LLP is seeking a litigation focused Legal Administrative Assistant to join our Litigation Practice.
The LAA – Litigation works closely with all practice areas of the Litigation team on a daily basis, reporting to the Manager of LSS. Responsible for providing administrative support to multiple lawyers, this position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- providing litigation support across multiple practices including business litigation, wills and estates and family law
- assist with matters at all three levels of court in BC: Provincial Court (BCPC), Supreme Court (BCSC) and Court of Appeal (BCCA)
- navigate diverse court rules and procedures including the unique requirements of appellate practice
- providing administrative assistance to assigned lawyers within the Litigation team includes but may not be limited to:
- setting court dates, discoveries, mediations and meetings with clients
- arranging court filings and organizing and assembling chambers records
- preparing and drafting various correspondence and documents, including court pleadings
- monitoring email
- providing assistance with monthly billing
- calendar managing calendars and BF systems
- general administrative duties as required
- document management and organization; and
- client communication
REQUIRED SKILLS:
- Strong understanding of civil litigation processes across various practice areas
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including professional phone etiquette
- Proficiency in using productivity tools such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and document management systems
- Familiarity with legal documents, terminology, and procedures is preferred
- Discretion and ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with utmost professionalism
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in document preparation and proofreading
- Ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative, and be resourceful in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and clients
- Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and work assignments
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Graduate of an accredited Legal Administrative Assistant program or relevant experience
- Prior experience as a legal administrative assistant or in a similar administrative support role within a law firm or professional services environment
The Exciting Extras
In addition to a competitive salary range of $55,000 to $70,000, we offer a range of benefits to ensure you are set up to thrive in a healthy work-life balance at Clark Wilson:
Benefits: Health coverage for you and your family, including overseas emergency medical care, prescriptions, vision care, dental care, paramedical services, life insurance and hospital accommodation.
Retirement Planning: RRSP matching program.
Additional pregnancy/parental leave benefits: Pregnancy and parental leave top off to 100% for a portion of the leave so that you can spend quality, worry-free time with your family.
Health and Wellness Spending Account: Health and Wellness Spending account to pay for items that will help you with your unique needs: an exercise bike, swimming lessons, or your pets’ vet bills. It’s up to you.
Recognition: Long service bonus to help celebrate your work anniversaries.
Social Events: Socials are held every Friday, and there are off-site social events, employee appreciation week, team-building events, and more.
Professional Growth Opportunities: Resources available to invest in your personal growth and help you achieve your goals.
Employee Referral: Generous monetary amount for any employee referral.
Community: Opportunities to give back to your community through firm initiatives.
Paid Time Off: Generous vacation and bonus days. We also offer five personal days to assist with whatever life throws at you and one bonus day off to celebrate your work anniversary.
How to Apply
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Clark Wilson is an equal opportunity employer and advocate. This is not a statement we take lightly; it is part of who we are. We don’t just celebrate diversity, we rely on it to cultivate our culture, provide new perspectives, and grow our collective wisdom.
If you’d like to discover a little more about Clark Wilson and what it’s like to work with us, click here to visit our careers page.
We thank all applicants for their submissions; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.