Intermediate Labour & Employment LAA
Job ID# 5134
Legal Assistant – Labour & Employment
Our client, a mid-size growing downtown law firm, is one of the most well-respected and recognized firms in Western Canada. Their depth of experience and client-focused approach has earned them the reputation of being a trusted resource for top-tier employers in British Columbia and across the country.
Working at this firm means being part of a talented team who are leaders in their field. They offer a challenging and rewarding opportunity with a competitive compensation and benefit package. The firm is committed to their team members and in supporting all their employees in maintaining a work life balance.
We are currently recruiting for a Legal Administrative Assistant with at least 5 years' of experience. This is a permanent full-time position. Experience in Labour & Employment is mandatory.
Duties:
· Drafting legal documents, pleadings and correspondence
· Management of files from opening to closing including filing, file organization, tracking and filing email correspondence
· Ability to diarize dates independently with respect to client files and practice management, maintenance of a lawyer’s calendar and a reliable bring forward (BF) system
· Preparation of monthly accounts and expense reports
· Coordination of lawyer’s administrative tasks and marketing initiatives
· Solid understanding of legal procedures and documentation
· Recent commercial litigation experience
· Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
· Advanced knowledge of a document management program
· Excellent composition, grammar, spelling, and editing skills
· Communicates professionally with clients, co-workers and other parties
· Ability to balance and prioritize a substantial workload and handle routine tasks with little supervision
· L.A.A. Certificate or equivalent work experience.
Please send resume to the attention of Richard to [email protected].
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00-$78,000.00 per year
Experience:
- Legal Assistant: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
