Business Law Legal Assistant, Civil Litigation

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Job Description

On behalf of our legal client located in Vancouver, TEEMA is seeking a Business Law, Legal Assistant with prior civil litigation experience for an onsite position. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 3 years' experience working in a Canadian law firm.
RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Interact professionally with clients for appointments and other matters
  • File maintenance and management, including opening and closing files, and keeping paper and electronic files up to date
  • Manage calendars and maintain an effective bring-forward system
  • Liaise with other legal assistants, paralegals, lawyers, and clients to monitor and support file progress
  • Prepare and send outgoing correspondence
  • Handle document management tasks, including printing, scanning, and saving correspondence, etc.
  • Prepare and submit expense reports
  • Complete semi-monthly billing process
  • Perform other general administrative duties as required
MUST HAVES:
  • A minimum of 3 years' experience as a Legal Administrative Assistant in corporate commercial law
  • Previous experience in, or working knowledge of, civil litigation procedures
  • Proficiency in BC Online and myLTSA considered an asset
  • Completion of an accredited Legal Administrative Assistant program
  • Advanced technical and computer skills with Word, Excel and Outlook
  • Excellent spelling, grammar and proofreading skills
  • Strong commitment to delivering exceptional customer service
  • Exceptional oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Well-organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment
  • Proven ability to take initiative while also following instructions and meeting strict deadlines
  • Positive, professional, and proactive attitude
  • Energetic and solution-oriented, with effective problem-solving skills and the ability to manage work efficiently
Salary Range: $65K-81K + RRSP, generous holidays as well as personal days and many more benefits!

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2814650
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    $65,000-81,000 per year
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Vancouver, BC, Canada
  • Education
    Not mentioned