Job Description

Job Title: Legal Assistant/Paralegal- Corporate CommercialOur client is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant or Paralegal to support their thriving Corporate Law practice. The firm has a friendly collegial team culture and offers work/life balance.WHAT THE DAY-TO-DAY ENTAILS:

• Maintain and organize calendars and client contacts; schedule appointments and meetings as required.
• Prepare required documents and presentations for client meetings.
• Create, organize, and maintain electronic files as required; update client files ongoing to maintain accuracy of contact information.
• Lead the administrative function for time entry and the monthly billing cycle, working closely with the bookkeeper.
• Follow up and follow through with clients diligently exercising discretion and professionalism.
• Prepare financial forms for expense reports, requisitions, trust deposits, and wire transfers.
• Draft and proofread documents and forms (transactional forms and documents).
• Ability to adhere to deadlines while maintaining a high quality of work.
• Other legal administrative duties as required to support the team and firm.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of five (5) years demonstrated work experience in a aw firm within a Corporate Law support capacity within British Columbia.
• Ability to work autonomously in a remote role yet maintain a collegial team environment.
• Proven organizational ability and able to exercise sound judgment when making decisions.
• Excellent attention to detail demonstrated via proofreading and grammatical skills for forms, documents, and presentations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise professionalism over the phone and email communication.
• Strong verbal and written interpersonal skills.
• Advanced to expert level technical proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Proficiency with legal software to assist with Corporate Law transactions and to support accounting functions.
• Adhere to strict deadlines and achieve accuracy and results under pressure.
• Optional: Overtime and Bonus pay

YOUR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Legal Assistant diploma from an accredited institution.
• Advanced to expert level proficiency in ALF and PC Law preferred; proficiency in comparable legal software applications will be considered.

BENEFITS PROVIDED:

• Health and dental.
• Work/life balance.
• Top compensation.
• Ability to work remotely 100% or onsite if preferred.
• Be a part of a friendly team!

Apply now in confidence for the next step in your Legal Assistant/Paralegal - Corporate Law career!For additional information on this opportunity, please contact Shannon Flower directly at 986-999-4419. Apply here or send your resume to me directly at: shannon.flower@gogpac.com

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