Job Description

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to contribute to a growing firm? We are seeking a dedicated

Part-Time, Permanent, Legal Administrative Assistant

to support our team and help drive our success. The candidate may have the opportunity to move into a full time role in the upcoming months.

As a key member of our team, you will provide essential support for up to 4 lawyers and the Operations Manager, playing a vital role in ensuring smooth and efficient operations. We offer a competitive wage based on your experience and the chance to grow with a forward-thinking firm.

If you are organized, proactive, and ready to make a meaningful impact, we'd be happy to hear from you!

Portside Law Corporation is a boutique family law firm based in beautiful New Westminster, B.C. We offer family law legal support to private clients and those funded by Legal Aid BC. Portside Law Corporation (Portside Law) recognizes and acknowledges the Qayqayt First Nation, as well as all Coast Salish peoples, on whose traditional and unceded territories we live, work and play.

Competencies:

Experience working in an office environment; Attention to detail; Experience with Google Workspace/suite; Strong organisational and multitasking skills; Interpersonal skills and ability to connect with clients and teammates; Experience with legal software; Excellent editing skills.

Preference may be given to candidates with:

1 or more years of legal assistant experience; Legal Administrative Assistant or Administrative Assistant diploma; Experience with Clio software; Experience in customer service; The ability to speak a language in addition to English.

Responsibilities include:

Coordinating appointments with lawyers and clients; Answering basic inquiries by phone; Greeting clients at the front desk; Maintaining the online and hardcopy filing system and bring forward system; Compiling and organising legal documents, indexes and lists; Liaising with the court registry regarding court dates and court files; Provide administrative support such as assembling binders for court, answering phones, making travel arrangements and photocopying; Assist the lawyer with billing; Other administrative items as requested by the management team.

Additional Skills:

The successful candidate will be client and team focused and will demonstrate a commitment to core values such as integrity and compassion. Although a legal assistant with law firm experience is preferred, our firm is willing to train the right candidate with little or no law firm experience. This is a great opportunity for a qualified individual with a strong work ethic to join and contribute to an organisation that values team members and that is committed to long term planning and retention.

Compensation

This part time position's salary will range from $23,920.00 to $26,000.00 annually. The hours are Monday through Friday, 20 hours per week. This position has the potential to become a full time permanent position as the needs of the firm grow.

All applicants interested in an opportunity to join our firm, please submit your resume and cover letter by email to the attention of Alicea Praeker, office@portsidelaw.ca. Interviews will be done on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome and encourage applications from visible minorities, indigenous peoples,

persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientation or gender identity or expression

(LGBTQ2AIS+) and others who may contribute to diversity at Portside Law.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $23,920.00-$26,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Paid time off
Ability to commute/relocate:

New Westminster, BC V3M 1B2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person