Legal Assistant/client Services
Job Description
Centra Lawyers LLP is a busy medium-sized firm located in Maple Ridge. We are currently looking for a Legal Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will be able to fulfill the following duties and will meet the following qualifications:
Duties:
- Draft correspondence, pleadings, list of documents, indexes and summaries;
- Schedule discoveries, trials, applications and other court dates;
- Schedule appointments and maintain responsible lawyer's calendar;
- Maintain BF's for limitation dates and other important dates;
- File openings, preparation and management;
- Receive, review and analyze documents for relevance;
- Prepare invoices and payments;
- Communicate with clients in a courteous and professional manner;
- Back up reception / client services;
- Shared kitchen duties; and
- Other duties as required
Qualifications:
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Minimum of 2+ years
of Legal Assistant experience;- Litigation experience preferred;
- Legal Assistant Diploma required;
- Excellent spoken English, grammar and editing skills;
- Excellent computer skills including proficiency in MS Office and Adobe;
- Experience with Leap preferred;
- Experience with Employment and Strata Law considered an asset;
- Strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task and work under pressure; and
- Ability to work both independently, and in a team environment with a can-do attitude
This position offers an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to contribute to a dynamic legal team. If you possess the necessary skills and are looking to grow in the legal field, we encourage you to apply.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Company events Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off Vision care
Work Location: In person
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD3146021
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationMaple Ridge, BC, CA, Canada
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EducationNot mentioned