Experienced Legal Assistant

2 weeks ago


Vancouver BC, Canada Hamilton Fabbro Full time

Located in downtown Vancouver, we are a boutique family law firm offering a full range of family law services to support the diverse and unique needs of our clients.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Preliminary drafting of correspondence and legal documents
  • Understanding of legal procedures in family law
  • Filing, file maintenance and calendar diarizations, and incoming/outgoing mail
  • Managing BF system
  • Fielding client inquiries via telephone contact/management
  • Liaising with legal assistants, other lawyers, and clients on file progress
  • Assisting with the drafting of court documents, list of documents, Separation Agreements, Minutes of Settlements, financial statements and summaries
  • General administrative duties

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

  • Legal administrative assistant certificate/diploma from a recognized institution
  • 4+ years working as a legal assistant, with preference given to candidates who have experience in family law area
  • Strong technical skills, including knowledge of Microsoft programs (i.E., Word, Excel, Outlook), Divorcemate, Adobe, BC Online, PCLaw
  • Ability to prioritize a high volume of tasks and competing priorities
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and confidentiality based on changing demands
  • Meticulous organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Mature, reliable and strong interpersonal skills
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills

Salary:
$60,000 to $70,000

To be considered for this opportunity, please submit your resume and cover letter for review. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Job Type:
Full-time

Benefits:

  • Company events
  • Extended health care
  • RRSP match

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Experience:

  • family law:
    2 years (preferred)
  • Legal Assistant:
    4 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

  • legal administrative assistant certificate/diploma


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