Legal Administrative Assistant, Senior Support

4 weeks ago


Vancouver BC, Canada Hammerco Lawyers LLP Full time

C. law firm who has been selected as one of Canada’s top employers and voted best law firm to work for in Vancouver.
Our talented, diverse team of legal professionals lead with a client focused mind and a collaborative spirit. We lean on our collective strengths and work together to deliver powerful legal solutions to our clients. Our flexible office space was designed to allow our team to pick and choose their office or desk space when they do come into the office. We offer a state-of-the-art experience with sit stand desks, a stocked kitchen with snacks and beverages, and a roof top patio for summer hangouts.

We combine our top-notch legal skills with true passion for what we do.

Our team is looking for a Senior Legal Administrative Assistant that provides support to lawyers in various areas and stages of litigation matters, in the delivery of Powerful Legal Solutions to the firm’s clients.

Conducting pre-claim investigation, legal research, and initial case assessments.
Providing instructions and guidance to Legal Assistants.
Coaches, mentors and trains other Legal Assistants on legal procedures and Hammerco Standards. 
Prepare, edit, format, proofread, and file legal documents, correspondence from dictation, instructions, handwritten and precedents.
Scheduling trials, trial management conferences, case plan conferences, examinations for discovery, registrar hearings (estate litigation specific), and mediations.
Land Title, Wills and Probate searches (estate litigation specific).
Scheduling medical appointments, including preparing letters of instruction and organizing records for experts.
Perform other administrative tasks as assigned by lawyers.

7+ years’ work experience as a Legal Assistant. 
~ Knowledge of the rules of civil procedure, court systems and legal terminology in BC.
~ Proficient in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and other legal software applications as required.
~ Experience with Filevine is considered an asset.
~ Exceptional attitude – flexible, positive, proactive, dependable, willing/able to learn new skills. 
~ Enthusiastic and proactive participation in team and office activities to help maintain a cohesive team environment.
~ Strong verbal and written communication skills both on the phone and in person. 
~ This is a great opportunity for someone who is interested in building on their experience in the legal field. We offer a supportive work environment where you can learn and grow as a Senior Legal Administrative Assistant.

If you are organized, detail-oriented, and have a passion for law, we would love to hear from you



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