Job Description

McQuarrie is a full-service, result-driven BC law firm, centrally located in the Greater Vancouver area and well situated to meet the needs of a diverse range of businesses, individuals, and institutional clients. At McQuarrie, we believe trust is the foundation of every good client relationship. We are conveniently located in the Central City Tower, accessible by sky train in downtown Surrey, one of the fastest-growing business communities. For more information, visit our website, www.mcquarrie.com. We value a firm culture that fosters collegiality and respect for everyone on the team while rewarding individual initiative, responsibility, and creativity.

We are currently seeking a full-time Family Law Legal Administrative Assistant with 2-5 years of experience to join our firm.

About the role:

Duties will include

Opening, organizing, and closing files Conduct initial client intakes and handle cold calls Prepare, review prebills for lawyer approval, ensuring accuracy of time entries and disbursements Preparation of court documents and drafting correspondence Reviewing, summarizing, and organizing documents Drafting correspondence for clients, counsel, and other third parties Organizing and preparing for meetings, mediations, hearings, applications, trials, etc. Scheduling client appointments Phoning opposing counsel re: dates for various applications, trials, discoveries, etc. Maintaining a BF and limitation system Preparing trial books and books of documents Updating rules of court binders Frequent communication with opposing counsel and clients Other administrative tasks as needed
About you:

A LAA Certificate from an accredited post-secondary institution Minimum of 2 years of experience in general litigation work in Family Law Proficient with MS Word and Outlook Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Excellent time management skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to exercise good judgement, professionalism, and maintain confidentiality Ability to work well under pressure Ability to work independently and in a team environment
What we offer and why it is great to work on our team:

Competitive compensation A comprehensive benefit package Pension plan after 2 years of being on the team Professional development allowance and amazing opportunities for personal growth and development A $1,500 annual health spending account A generous vacation allotment Sick and personal days Various discounts offered in the Central City mall, right below our office A supportive team of coworkers to work alongside each day
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $56,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

Experience:

family law : 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person