Job Description

Salary: $60,000 - $70,000
Clark Wilson LLP is Hiring a Legal Administrative Assistant How You\'ll Help Us Better Serve Our Clients You\'ll play a vital role in the growth and success of our Estates & Trusts Litigation focused practice group. You\'ll streamline our lawyers\' schedules by attending to court arrangements, preparing court documents, and managing multiple aspects of client communication. This is a full-time, permanent position and is ideal for anyone wanting to join a firm that takes pride in having a collegial working atmosphere, where growth and professional development are supported. What You\'ll Be Doing Every day will bring new and exciting opportunities to learn and grow, but below are some of the regular tasks you can expect to work on:

• setting court dates, discoveries, mediations and meetings with clients;
• arranging court filings and organizing and assembling chambers records;
• preparing and drafting various correspondence and documents, including court pleadings;
• communicating with clients, experts and opposing counsel;
• performing administrative tasks including file opening, file closing, payment of invoices, billing and general administrative duties as required;
• organizing document binders and other file-related materials;
• maintaining an efficient file management and bring-forward system;
• maintaining a full calendar, email management and managing lawyers\' practice;
• liaising with legal assistants, paralegals, other lawyers and clients on file progress; and
• general administrative duties as required.

How You\'ll Be a Great Fit For This Role

• graduate of a recognized Legal Administrative Assistant program or relevant experience;
• a minimum of 3 years of experience as a Legal Administrative Assistant, working in the area of Estate Litigation an asset;
• familiarity with the probate registry;
• solid understanding of BC Civil Litigation practices and procedures;
• very familiar with the BC Supreme Court Civil Rules;
• strong technical skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe, MYLTSA, and BC Online;
• excellent verbal and written communications skills;
• excellent organizational skills and, attention to detail;
• the ability to prioritize a high volume of tasks and competing priorities;
• a client-centered approach with the commitment to providing outstanding service
• the ability to follow instructions and adhere to strict deadlines;
• dedicated to providing service beyond expectation; and the ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion and, confidentiality, and to adapt to changing demands.

The Exciting Extras In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a range of benefits to ensure you are set up to thrive in a healthy work-life balance at Clark Wilson:

• Flexible working arrangements;
• A health and wellness spending account to pay for items that will help you with your unique needs: an exercise bike, swimming lessons, or your pets\' vet bills. It\'s up to you!
• Personal days to help you balance outside commitments such as moving into a new home, taking your car for its\' annual service, or visiting the dentist;
• An annual day off with pay and long service bonuses to help you celebrate your work anniversary;
• Health coverage for you and your family, including: overseas emergency medical care, prescriptions, vision care, dental care, para-medical services, life insurance and hospital accommodation;
• An annual budget to invest in your professional growth and mentorship to help you achieve your goals;
• Help planning for a comfortable retirement - we\'ll match your RRSP contributions up to 5% of your gross income;
• Continuation of your salary at 100% for a portion of your pregnancy/parental leave so you can spend quality, worry-free time with your family;

• A generous monetary incentive for employee referral;

• Opportunities to give back to your community through firm initiatives; and
• Friday night socials, tasty treat days (the last one was Earnest Ice Cream), off-site social events, and team-building events throughout the year.

Who We Are Clark Wilson is a rapidly growing regional law firm focused on providing the best possible service for our clients. We\'re consistently recognized by the media and business community for our professional excellence.
Clark Wilson is proud to be recognized as a Best Workplace\xe2\x84\xa2 in both British Columbia and Canada, as well as the following distinct categories \xe2\x80\x93

• Great Place to Work Certified
• Best Workplaces in Canada
• Best Workplaces in BC
• Best Workplaces for Women
• Best workplaces for Hybrid Work
• Best Workplaces in Professional Services
• Best Workplaces in Professional Development

Clark Wilson is committed to creating a meaningful and diverse work environment for all, and has also been recognized by Community Living Society, Rotary at WorkBC and the Rotary Club of Coquitlam as a 2022 Leader of Inclusive Employment.
Our team consists of over 275 professionals serving some of the most recognizable brands in the world. Together, we\'ve created a special culture that we\'d love to share with you. How to Apply Click the blue \xe2\x80\x9capply\xe2\x80\x9d button to submit your application. Clark Wilson is an equal opportunity employer and advocate. This is not a statement we take lightly; it is part of who we are. We don\'t just celebrate diversity, we rely on it to cultivate our culture, provide new perspectives, and grow our collective wisdom. If you\'d like to discover a little more about Clark Wilson and what it\'s like to work with us, click here to visit our careers page. We thank all applicants for their submissions, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.