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Senior Legal Assistant

Woodward & Company
Victoria, BC

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Job details

Full-time
$75,000–$90,000 a year

Qualifications

Microsoft Powerpoint
Microsoft Word
Practice management
Microsoft Outlook
Document preparation
Case file maintenance
Experience working with Indigenous peoples
Paralegal Studies
Post-secondary education
Filing
Databases
Schedule management
Records management
Decision making
Legal drafting
Organizational skills
Legal role experience
Document management
Document management systems
Communication skills
Paralegal Certificate

Full job description

Woodward & Co. Lawyers LLP is a national law firm whose mission is to provide innovative, excellent legal services guided by the laws, values, languages, and voices of the Indigenous peoples we serve. We provide legal services to Indigenous communities, governments and businesses, and advancing transformative change in an era of reconciliation and decolonization.

We have a strong commitment to our workplace culture that prioritizes our meaningful work and values of collaboration, excellence, respect, accountability, trust, and ethics.

Woodward is seeking an experienced Senior Legal Assistant to fill an existing vacancy and join a talented and dedicated team in our Victoria BC, office location, supporting lawyers engaged in complex Aboriginal law litigation. This role offers meaningful work that leverages your extensive litigation experience to a focused area of specialization and an opportunity to evolve in a dynamic and collaborative work environment.

Role Overview

Independently maintains and organizes calendars, correspondence, court schedules and bring-forward systems; schedules and coordinates meetings; and assists with day-to-day file and practice management.
Edits and formats documents such as correspondence, legal memos, agreements, reports, litigation records and materials for filing in all levels of court.
Follows court procedures for the preparation, filing and service of court documents.
Coordinates with court registries, handles logistics and arranges for court appearances.
Extensively uses litigation software, E-Discovery databases, and document management processes and systems to provide legal support services for complex litigation matters.

Core Competencies

Strong knowledge of rules of civil procedure in Ontario (including the ability to determine rules and procedures of tribunals or courts in other jurisdictions), for the Provincial Court, Federal Court and the Supreme Court.
Familiarity litigation software, and document management systems.
Familiarity with e-discovery databases, electronic document management, electronic court registries, e-filing and e-hearing platforms.
Strong problem-solving and resourcefulness using good decision making or judgement.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Advanced use and knowledge of MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) and Microsoft 365 application (Teams, OneNote, and OneDrive).
Reliability, flexibility, and dependability are essential for this position.
Experience working with Indigenous nations, communities, businesses, or organizations would be considered an asset.

Qualifications

6+ years of work experience in litigation as a focused area of specialization.
Post secondary (diploma, certificate, program) for paralegal or legal studies strongly preferred.

Why Woodward

Woodward is where meaningful work, strong relationships, and a great culture comes together. We offer a salary range of $75,000 to $90,000 per year (with consideration for education and experience), plus a comprehensive benefits package which includes health, dental, vacation and RRSP contributions, wellness, and professional development.

This full-time in-office role due to workflow and valued team collaboration.

How to Apply

To apply, send your cover letter and resume to: [email protected].

Woodward is committed to equity, inclusion and belonging, and human rights. We know that our diversity strengthens our values and shared responsibility in creating a respectful, and collaborative workplace.

Indigenous ancestry is regarded as directly relevant to the skills and knowledge preferred and Indigenous applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

While only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, we thank all candidates for their time and interest in Woodward & Co. Lawyers LLP.

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