Qualifications
- Legal Assistant: minimum 3 years of experience
Full Job Description
We are a family law firm looking for a full-time experienced Legal Assistant.
Located in downtown Vancouver, we are a boutique family law firm offering a full range of family law services to support the diverse and unique needs of our clients. We have a collegial, positive, professional office environment. We work hard but like to have fun along the way. We provide our clients exceptional service and have no shortage of quality work.
Primary Responsibilities
· Supporting a senior family law lawyer with a busy practice
· Managing a busy calendar and scheduling all appointments
· Conducting intake for all files
· Preparing correspondence and managing extensive email communications
· BF management
· Communicating with clients and counsel for mediations and arbitrations and organizing file materials
· Drafting or assisting to draft settlement documents
· General administrative duties
Preferred Qualifications & Skills
· Legal administrative assistant certificate/diploma from a recognized institution (required)
· A minimum of 3 years of experience as a legal assistant in a law firm
· Solid technical skills in Microsoft (Word, Excel, Outlook), Divorcemate, Adobe, BC Online, PCLaw, Zoom, Teams
· Ability to prioritize a high volume of tasks and competing priorities
· Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and confidentiality
· Meticulous drafting skills, organization and attention to detail
· Mature, reliable and strong interpersonal skills
· Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Positive work attitude and genuine desire to provide excellent service in family law
Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $50,000.00-$60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Flexible Language Requirement:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Vancouver, BC V6E 3B9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Secondary School (preferred)
Experience:
- legal assistant: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person
