About Us
Odunsi Law is a busy full-service firm in Port Coquitlam, BC. Our practice areas include civil litigation, contracts, construction disputes, municipal law, real estate disputes, residential tenancy, professional regulation, business disputes, strata disputes, mediation/arbitration, wills and estates, French language services (knowledge of French not required but is an asset). Most of our work is currently civil litigation. We are looking to add a legal assistant to our team.
Duties
Duties of this role include but are not limited to:
- Drafting correspondence and legal documents
- Scheduling examinations, applications, court dates, mediations, and trials
- Preparing bills and invoices
- Managing bring-forward system and ensuring deadlines are met
- Collaborating with colleagues and clients on file progress
- Communicating with clients
- Managing files through all stages of the legal process
- Maintaining client files
- Managing lawyers’ calendars
- Scheduling meetings and appointments
- Making travel arrangements and reservations
- Other administrative tasks as required
Requirements:
- Valid BC driver's license and vehicle
- Legally authorized to work in Canada
- A minimum of 2 years of actual experience working in litigation
- Completion of a Legal Assistant program, or a combination of equivalent education and experience
- Thorough knowledge of BC court rules and procedures
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy
- Organized, and able to manage and anticipate competing priorities
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Independent and resourceful
Details
- Full time
- 9-5, Monday to Friday
- Reporting to lawyers and other staff as determined
Pay:
- $38,000 to $40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Fully remote (with in-person meetings/ duties where required)
Experience:
- Litigation: 2 years (required)
Work Location:
- Remote (with in-person meetings/ duties where required)
To Apply: Send resume and cover letter to [email protected]
Pay: $38,000.00-$40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Application question(s):
- Do you have a quiet, private space to work from home?
- Are you willing to undergo a background check?
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- BC driver's license and vehicle? (required)
Location:
- Greater Vancouver A, BC (required)
Work Location: Remote
