Job Description

Position:

Legal Administrative Assistant (18 month maternity leave coverage)

Location:

Surrey, B.C.

Hours:

40 hours per week

Salary:

Starting between $3,250 to $3,750 per month depending on experience

Deadline:

Until suitable candidate is found

About Us

We are a litigation-focused law firm within walking distance from Surrey Central Skytrain Station. We focus on delivering exceptional results and providing practical advice to our clients. Our primary focus is always to our clients and that begins by hiring the right people.

Our firm is unique in that we have a wide breadth of expertise and experience, and we take on many interesting files that allow us to push the boundaries of the law and achieve favourable outcomes to our clients. Our primary areas of practice include commercial and contractual disputes, employment, personal injury, defamation, criminal, traffic, debt collection, and professional malpractice. We frequently appear in all levels of Court in British Columbia, ranging from Provincial to the Court of Appeal.

We are looking for a legal administrative assistant that wants to be part of a fast-paced, innovative team where your contributions and ideas matter.

Hours: 8 AM to 4 PM Monday through Friday. One hour paid lunch break.

This position is on a contract basis and is to cover for 18 months' of maternity leave

.

Requirements:

We are looking for someone who is eager to learn and grow with us, first and foremost. We will consider all educational backgrounds, and no previous legal experience is required. The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications and traits:

ESSENTIALS

Post-secondary education at the college/university level OR some reception and office administration experience in a small to medium sized office Professional attitude and appearance Ability to maintain confidentiality Superior verbal and written communication skills Excellent ability to multi-task, prioritize, and be detail-oriented Ability to work under pressure, deal with multiple deadlines, effectively and calmly handle stressful situations, and work effectively with minimal direction/supervision A friendly, positive, proactive attitude, dependability and flexibility, and a keen enthusiasm for learning new skills Proficiency in the MS Office suite of applications with the ability to quickly adapt to and master new programs and processes
PREFERRED (but not required, as we are willing to train the right person):

LAA certificate or previous experience in a similar field Familiarity with litigation files and knowledgeable about court procedures for civil, family, and criminal matters in both Supreme Court and Provincial Court Strong drafting ability Solid understanding of law office policies and procedures Conversational fluency in Punjabi and/or Hindi
The successful candidate's responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

Answering and screening phone calls Opening and closing files Greeting clients and managing traffic through our reception area Mail retrieval, ordering couriers Daily banking and related data entry Booking consultations and taking payments Creating invoices and receipts Collecting on accounts receivable and seeking further retainers on files Scanning and filing documents Maintaining a bring-forward (BF) system Drafting routine correspondence to both clients and opposing counsel Preparing documents for use in litigation such as demand letters, Notices of Civil Claim, demands for production of documents, Notices of Applications, releases, authorizations, etc. Preparing materials for court such as books of authorities, application records, and trial binders Providing general assistance to lawyers and other office staff, as directed

Compensation and Benefits:

Competitive salary Extended Health Benefits Seasonal bonuses Endless opportunities for professional development A collegial and fun atmosphere

How to Apply:

If you are interested in this position, please e-mail a PDF version of your resume and cover letter to hiring"at"bearcreeklaw.com with the subject line "

Application for Legal Administrative Assistant:

" followed by your name. If you apply through Indeed's interface your application will not be considered.

While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $3,250.00-$3,750.00 per month

Benefits:

Casual dress Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care Flexible schedule On-site parking Vision care Work from home
Work Location: In person