Legal Assistant

2 weeks ago


Victoria, Canada Lovett Westmacott Full time

We are seeking a full-time Legal Assistant to be part of our busy practice in Victoria, B.C. Our practice consists of both solicitor and barristers’ work dealing primarily with constitutional and administrative law, human rights, freedom of information and protection of privacy, and professional regulation.

This position requires in-office attendance during business hours (8:30 to 4:30pm or 9:00 to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday).

The responsibilities of the position will be variable depending on the lawyer and file but generally will consist of the following:

- File management, including opening and closing files
- Ordering office supplies
- Opening and sorting mail and answering the main phone line
- Scheduling appointments, travel and other logístical tasks
- File organization, including filing of invoices, documents, retainers and tracking file deadlines to assist the responsible lawyer
- Assisting with the drafting of documents for courts and tribunals
- Assisting with organizing and listing documents for hearing preparation
- Filing documents with the BC Supreme Court Registry, Court of Appeal Registry and other courts and tribunals
- Assisting with maintaining Law Society, continuing professional development, and financial records

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $50,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Victoria, BC V8R 5Z2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- legal assistant (preferred)

Work Location: One location



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