Legal Assistant

Our firm is growing, and we invite you to join our legal team!

CR Lawyers LLP is a well-established full-service law firm with offices located in four Vancouver Island communities in downtown Campbell River, Comox, Courtenay and Ucluelet. We offer our employees a positive inclusive working environment, a competitive salary & vacation package, paid sick days and a group benefits program that includes health & dental benefits.

Our firm is looking for a Legal Assistant with 1-3 years of experience for our Campbell River office location. We encourage experienced legal assistant candidates with exceptional customer service and attention to detail to apply for this position.

The successful candidate will be an organized, enthusiastic, hard working, team member who will have the opportunity to contribute their skills and expertise and work collaboratively with a team of dedicated and knowledgeable colleagues.

Ideal qualifications:

• 1-3 years of legal experience.
• Proficiency with corporate, wills & estates, and conveyancing files would be beneficial.
• Comfortable using Microsoft 365, BC Registries & Online Services, LTSA and various computer programs.
• Experience using copiers, printers, scanners, fax machines and point of sale terminals.
• Open to training opportunities and developing new skills.

Duties include but not limited to:

• Primary support for our Solicitors Department.
• Open and close client files.
• Manage lawyer's calendars, meeting schedules and Bring Forward (BF) system.
• Draft documents and correspondence based on written instruction or verbal direction.
• Administrative duties that include conducting conflict searches, file organization, answering emails, scheduling appointments, making photocopies, scanning or other duties as assigned.
• Organize and maintain precedents.
• Assist with day-to-day inquiries and requests.

Work Hours & Benefits

This is a full time in-person employment opportunity working Monday – Friday 8:30am-4:30pm with a one-hour unpaid lunch hour, in our Campbell River office location.

 Benefits:

• Three weeks vacation entitlement
• Paid sick days
• Staff & lawyer events
• Inclusive work environment
• Extended Group Benefits Program that includes:

• • Health care
  • Dental care
  • Vision care
  • Life insurance
  • Disability coverage

Education:

• High School Diploma
• Legal Assistant education and/or experience

Language:

• English – both verbal and written required.

Compensation:

• $40,000 - $50,000 annually

• Compensation will be based on the successful applicant’s education, experience and skillset.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest, and we appreciate receiving your resumes, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Thank you for your interest in employment with CR Lawyers LLP.