Job Description

Deer Lake Law Group is a small law office located in the City of Burnaby. We are pleased to offer a friendly and flexible environment for lawyer and assistants to work cooperatively in a client-centered legal practice.

We are looking for a legal assistant who is highly organized and detail-oriented to provide well-rounded support for lawyers and fellow legal assistants.

Duties:

Answering phones, greeting clients and providing excellent customer service Booking initial consultations, actively managing the office calendar, scheduling and confirming client appointments Organizing and maintaining paper and electronic records Process incoming and outgoing mail, manually or electronically Formatting letters, pleadings, and other legal documents Preparing and filing legal documents Corresponding with clients and other lawyers Maintaining lawyers' calendars with court dates, examinations for discovery, and meetings Managing internal records systems, including bring forward system Preparing invoices Assisting with various office administration tasks and other related duties as assigned
Qualification:

A bachelor degree Superior organizational skills Ability to multi-task, manage competing priorities and function well under pressure Possess a strong attention to detail Ability to work independently and support other team members whenever necessary Must be proficient in English, second language is an asset Must be proficient in Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft software, including Outlook, Word, and Excel Knowledge and/or work experiences in a law office in Canada is an asset
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $20.00-$28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37 per week

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-08-02