Our client, a well-established and growing law firm centrally located in the Fraser Valley has an immediate opening for a Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant on their team. The successful candidate will work in a collegial team environment supporting one lawyer with commercial litigation matters.
Our client offers:
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits plan including a Health Spending Account
- Pension Plan
- Firm social events
- Parking allowance
- Flexibility to work remotely one day/week after the first year of service
Responsibilities:
- Opening and closing files
- Drafting correspondence
- Maintaining an active bring forward system
- Communicating with and scheduling experts
- Formatting and proofreading legal documents
- Acting as a liaison between client, lawyer, and opposing counsel
- Requesting records and documentation
- Filing of documents
- Organizing files, binders, and other file-related materials
- Managing monthly billing
- Calendar management, and booking appointments, trials, and discoveries
- Other administrative tasks as required
Requirements:
- A minimum of 3 years of experience working in Commercial Litigation within a Canadian law firm
- Strong computer skills with programs such as MS Office
- Working knowledge of BC and Federal court rules
- Legal Administrative Assistant certificate or diploma from a recognized institution
Desired qualifications:
- Effective communicator, strong interpersonal skills, and a team player
- Proven ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
- Excellent organizational and document management skills
For more information, please apply today.
We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. Please note that we are only able to respond to those who meet the above requirements, and are selected for interview.
Please note that offers of employment may be subject to background checks, and that all applicants must be eligible to work in Canada and reside within a reasonable distance to commute regularly or semi-regularly to the location of the posted job.
We encourage you to visit us at www.hunterwest.ca as our list of Current Opportunities is updated regularly on there! We also invite you to connect with us to learn more and to access our expertise and our connections during your job search.
2478
INDLP
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $55,000.00-$75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Experience:
- Canadian law firm commercial litigation: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person
