Job Description

Description

Vancouver based law firm is looking to hire a Legal Assistant (Float) to join their team.

This is a full time permanent role, based 100% in their downtown office.

Salary: $50,000-$65,000 plus benefits
Hours: 40 hour work week (Mon - Fri), flexible shift times

Duties of the role:

• Provide coverage for absent Legal Assistants and assist Lawyers
• Attend to overflow requests from Legal Assistants, Paralegals and Lawyers
• Prepare correspondence, faxes, documents, etc. using email instructions, copy typing and handwritten notes: using application software (Word & Outlook)
• Open files and maintain filing system
• Maintain bring forward systems to ensure follow up and receipt of requested materials/documents
• Prepare and email invoices to clients (using Acumen accounting software)
• Post time sheets (using Acumen accounting software)
• Mentor Legal Support Clerks
• Perform other related duties as required

• Graduate of Legal Administrative Assistant Program
• 2 - 5 years\' experience as a Legal Administrative Assistant
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Experience drafting standard correspondence is an asset
• Knowledge of statutory due diligence searches is an asset
• Adaptable to changing demands and schedules
• Able to take direction, show initiative and ask questions
• Experience with billing/invoicing processes in a legal environment

• Competitive salary
• Full benefits plan
• Wellness subsidy
• Flexible work arrangements
• Annual education/tuition allowance

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