Job Description

Responsibilities:
- Provide administrative support to lawyers and legal professionals
- Prepare legal documents, such as contracts, briefs, and pleadings
- Organize and maintain legal files and documents
- Conduct legal research and assist with case management
- Schedule appointments, meetings, and court appearances for attorneys
- Answer phone calls, take messages, and handle correspondence
- Assist with billing and invoicing processes
- Coordinate with clients, witnesses, and other parties involved in legal proceedings
- Perform general clerical duties, such as filing, photocopying, and scanning documents

This position offers an opportunity to work in a fast-paced legal environment where you can contribute to the success of our team. If you are a motivated individual passionate about the legal field, we encourage you to apply.

Please note that this job description is not exhaustive and may be subject to change or modification at any time.

Do you have a passion for helping others? Do you want to work in a fast-paced environment where you can make an impact? Are you looking for a position closer to home? If so, then this position may be for you.

AJ DHANOA LAW Corporation is looking to add to our skilled team a legal administrative assistant who has a minimum of 1 year of experience assisting lawyers with real estate, corporate , family and immigration files in British Columbia.

We are an established and growing firm in Surrey. We provide an amazing service for our clients, and we expect the ideal candidate to want to do the same.

We are looking for someone who is intelligent, organized and loves to help people. Your primary role will be to assist the lawyer with real estate files.

You will work in a wide range of practice areas, from real estate law, to corporate law, to familylaw, wills and estate law and immigration law .

Some of the perks of this position are:
-Pay: Competitive Pay Depending on Experience
-Hours: Full-time
-Work: A wide variety of work so you won't be bored. You will be involved in many types of files, including commerciallending.
-People: Our team consists of genuinely nice people.
-Parking: Free

The successful candidate will have the following skills:
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a minimum of one year

of experience in a general real estate (i.e. if you have experience in any are of immigration filing including personal injury, commercial litigation, banking litigation, etc, we are happy to hear from you).
- Familiarity with legal terminology and procedures is a plus
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Proficient in computerized systems and software, including Google Suite or Microsoft Office
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively
-Excellent Communication

-Ability to independently keep track of dates and deadlines in litigation actions

-Ability to independently file actions and applications with the Court, and to effect service

-Ability to initiate and draft legal documents such as notices of civil claim , family claim, and chambers application materials based on standard precedents

-Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple competing demands and very little downtime

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Attention to Detail is a must.

We are looking for someone who is friendly, outgoing, comfortable speaking with clients, has very strong attention to detail. This is a demanding and challenging position and requires someone who is fearless in pushing themselves to grow.

Legal Assistant in Real Estate in BC: 1 year (required)

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Expected hours: 8 per week

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-04-15

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $19.26-$28.00 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

Surrey, BC V3W 2W3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Education:

Secondary School (required)
Experience:

Front desk: 1 year (required) Administrative: 1 year (required)
Language:

English, Punjabi, Hindi (required)
Work Location: In person