Job Description

Bishop & McKenzie LLP is currently accepting applications for an assistant to assist lawyers and Foreclosure and Commercial Paralegals. We are looking for a full-time, enthusiastic, motivated person to work in a busy department.

The successful candidate should have strong Microsoft Word skills, exceptional organizational skills, and handle a wide variety of legal and administrative duties within the legal sphere. This includes the preparation of legal documents and correspondence, responding to inquiries and having a broad and thorough knowledge of concepts and principles is essential to this role. Salary is negotiable depending on the experience of the successful candidate.

Key Functions:

Capable of handling busy practice with tight timelines

Opening and preparing new files

Processing various searches and legal documentation

Preparing and sending out various correspondence

Communications and reporting to clients in a professional manner and diarizing appropriately

Calculating balances and administering payments

Drafting and preparing of accounts

Registering encumbrances at Land Titles and PPR

Ability to work independently and as a team

Critical thinking and problem solving

Requirements:

Legal Assistant certification

Knowledge of Court of King's Bench Litigation process;

Understanding of court filing processes

Knowledge of basic legal concepts, principles, and terminology

Exceptional computer skills including Microsoft Office 265 Suite

Good documentation and communication skills;

Meticulous records maintenance skills and attention to detail;

Exceptional organization;

Ability to work independently and as a team player; and

1-3 years of direct work experience in a litigation legal assistant capacity

To thrive in this challenging role, you will embrace variety and have excellent communication, problem solving and interpersonal skills.

We offer a full benefit package, holiday entitlement in the first year, and an employer contributed RRSP.

We would like to thank all applicants: however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Please send your resume to the attention of Bailey at benglish@bmllp.ca

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $50,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site gym Paid time off RRSP match Vision care Wellness program
Experience:

litigation legal assistant: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person