Clark Wilson LLP is Hiring a Legal Administrative Assistant – Litigation Float 6-Month Contract
How You’ll Help Us Better Serve Our Clients
Clark Wilson LLP is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant for a 6-month contract with the possibility of an extension. You’ll play a vital role in the growth and success of our Litigation Float team. You’ll streamline our lawyers’ schedules by attending to court arrangements, assisting with preparing court documents, and managing multiple aspects of client communication. The ideal candidate would have strong litigation experience, exceptional organizational skills and excellent attention to detail.
What You’ll Be Doing
- setting court dates and communicating with registries;
- arranging court filings and applications;
- preparing and drafting various correspondence and documents including court pleadings;
- maintaining efficient file management and bring forward system;
- maintaining a full calendar, email management, and managing lawyers’ practice;
- assisting with billing throughout the litigation group, as required;
- liaising with legal assistants, paralegals, other lawyers, and clients on file progress; and
- general administrative duties as required.
How You’ll Be a Great Fit for This Role
- graduate of an accredited legal assistant program or relevant experience;
- experience as a legal administrative assistant in the area of litigation;
- strong technical skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe, BC Online, and MYLTSA;
- excellent verbal and written communication skills;
- excellent organizational skills and attention to detail;
- the ability to prioritize a high volume of tasks and competing priorities;
- a client-centered approach with a commitment to providing outstanding service;
- the ability to follow instructions and adhere to strict deadlines;
- dedicated to providing service beyond expectation; and
- the ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion and confidentiality and to adapt to changing demands.
The Exciting Extras
In addition to a competitive salary of $30.00 - $34.00 per hour plus vacation pay, we offer a range of benefits to ensure you are set up to thrive in a healthy work-life balance at Clark Wilson:
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Flexible working arrangements;
- Opportunities to give back to your community through firm initiatives; and
- Friday night socials, tasty treat days (the last one was Earnest Ice Cream), off-site social events, and team-building events throughout the year.
Who We Are
Clark Wilson is a rapidly growing regional law firm focused on providing the best possible service for our clients. We’re consistently recognized by the media and business community for our professional excellence.
Our team consists of over 300 professionals serving some of the most recognizable brands in the world. Together, we’ve created a special culture, recognized by Great Place to Work as one of the best in Canada, that we’d love to share with you.
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.
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We thank all applicants for their submissions, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Our firm operates from the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh), and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) Nations
