We are an experienced and prestigious boutique law firm located in the lower Fraser Valley, specializing in Family Law. We benefit from a dynamic group of lawyers with an amazing and efficient team of dedicated legal support staff. We believe working together ensures our clients the best service available. Currently, we are looking for an enthusiastic, proactive Legal Assistant/Paralegal who demonstrates professionalism when dealing with our valued clients to join our team..
The ideal candidate has at least 3 years’ experience as a Legal Asssistant.
Duties & Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
1. Communicating and meeting with Clients as required and approved by lawyer, booking appointments, drafting correspondence and/or documents as required and requested, drafting and filing legal documents with instructions and approval of lawyers;
2. Maintain clean up to date electronic and physical files, diarize Lawyers calendars and billable time, entering mileage and other expenditures when lawyers attend out of office appointments, such as JCC, Mediation and other Court appearances.
3. Answering overflow incoming calls, booking consults and appointments, greeting clients, preparing consult meeting documents, emailing clients, processing payments, meeting with clients, opening files, file closing.
4. Scanning, printing and copying documents as required, building, binders in preparation of hearing or mediation, opening and closing files, bank runs or acting as a courier agent for filing documents;
5. General office related tasks.
Required Skills and Proficiencies.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Reliable and able to work with minimal direction and instructions.
- Professional and friendly demeanor
- Manage, organize, and prioritize work independently
- Take initiative and have a strong work ethic
- Highly organized with precise attention to details
Why Consider our Team
We are a modern proactive firm that takes pride in our team and considers it a community. We offer a comprehensive salary and benefits package that is very competitive.
- Extended medical and dental benefits
- Long term disability insurance
- Paid vacation and sick days
- Company events
- Casual Dress Fridays
- Team building
- On-site parking
Applying
We appreciate hearing from all qualified candidates and will contact those whose background and experience match our requirements. When applying, please include your cover letter, resume, any educational transcripts, and professional references.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $41,613.10 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
Work Location: In person
