Legal Assistant, Business Law

2 weeks ago


Vancouver, Canada Miller Thomson LLP Full time

We are seeking a **Legal Assistant** to join our **Business Law **group in our** Vancouver **office.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Manage/prepare agendas, coordinate/prepare meetings and materials, appointments, travel arrangements, etc.;
- Assist with the preparation of corporate documents, letters, closing agendas, and full assistance on transactions;
- Ensure follow-up on activities, files and outstanding items with direct reports;
- Filter incoming calls/mail and follow-up on various information requests;
- Other duties as assigned.

**What you'll bring**:

- Three (3) years’ experience as a Business Law/Corporate Legal Assistant;
- Certificate or Diploma from a Community College or equivalent;
- Strong administrative and organizational skills;
- Experience working with large documents;
- Have the ability to work well under pressure, multi-task, prioritize work, and take direction;
- A team oriented approach and the ability to work in a fast paced environment;
- Must possess excellent technical, written and verbal communication skills;
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word;
- Possess a mature, professional attitude, meet strict deadlines with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

**What we offer**:
We believe in the importance of a Total Compensation package, ensuring our mix of salary, benefits and perks are competitive within the market as well as a work-life balance. We offer:

- A comprehensive Benefits package that includes Health, Dental and Vision Care, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance, 3+ Weeks’ Vacation and 10 Personal Days;
- A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace;
- Childcare, eldercare and family resources to support you and your family;
- A wellness reimbursement program to foster employee well-being as well as a perks program through Perkopolis;
- Professional development opportunities through MT Learn;
- Flexible working options;
- Special appreciation events/celebrations;
- Charitable savings programs.

**Who we are**:
Miller Thomson LLP is one of Canada’s fastest-growing national business law firms, with ten offices across the country. Our consistent ability to provide practical, creative and cost-effective advice, combined with an unyielding service commitment to our clients and a strong dedication to our lawyers, staff and the communities in which we practice, gives us a unique position in the Canadian legal industry.
- Miller Thomson LLP is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility._
- Miller Thomson will provide accommodation on request throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation, please inform our Talent department of the nature of the accommodation that you may require, to ensure your equal participation._



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