Administrative Assistant/ LAA

Harris & Company LLP (Harris) is Western Canada’s largest workplace law and advocacy firm. We are currently recruiting for a full-time Administrative Assistant/ Legal Administrative Assistant to join our busy and fast-paced team. The successful candidate will report to the Human Resources Manager.

We are dedicated to providing unparalleled client service, maintaining a deep understanding of our clients’ businesses and building ongoing client relationships. Our administrative team is integral to meeting these goals.

Harris is a highly respected and recognized boutique law firm. With the resources of a large firm, and the culture of a small firm, Harris offers a collegial, friendly and flexible learning environment. This position comes with a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• Assisting with ongoing firm projects, and providing over-flow support and vacation/leave coverage for legal support staff;
• Drafting and preparing letters, memos, and correspondence as directed by legal professionals;
• Creating, monitoring and maintaining client files for legal professionals;
• Opening and closing files;
• Processing billable and non-billable time and preparing client invoices;
• Managing calendars and bring forward systems to ensure important deadlines are met;
• Liaising with external clients as required;
• Preparing for trial and hearings, including organizing respective documents.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years’ experience as a legal administrative assistant (experience in workplace law and advocacy or litigation considered an asset);
• Graduate of a Legal Administrative Assistant program from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, and Outlook required; experience with iManage considered an asset;
• Ability to maintain strict confidentially;
• Outstanding customer service skills;
• Strong attention to detail;
• Excellent organizational skills;
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize work and manage time effectively;
• Self-motivated and self-directed with strong communication skills;
• Experience and ability to work both independently and in a team environment;
• Ability to work under pressure in a busy environment to meet deadlines;
• Strong technical skills.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your resume via email to Christine Drag, Human Resources Manager at cdrag@harrisco.com.  Please include the job title in the subject line, and provide a summary of your applicable experience in the body of the email.