Legal Assistant
7 months ago
Dennis James Aitken LLP is a boutique litigation firm located in downtown Vancouver. We provide legal advice and advocacy across a broad range of matters with a particular expertise on business and media disputes. We value collegiality and a respectful work environment.
Recent growth brings with it a need for an experienced legal administrative assistant.
The position entails (but is not restricted to):
- Assisting in the management of a litigation practice, including scheduling, diarizing, time keeping and billing functions;
- Liaising with clients, other law firms and outside service providers;
- Opening/closing files and general file maintenance;
- Assisting in the performance of conflict searches;
- Creating routine documents, including by supplying draft content, careful proof-reading and formatting;
- Preparing documents by dictation;
- Preparing draft litigation status reports;
- Operating various software platforms;
- Co-ordinating large scan, print, copy, document organization and binding jobs;
- Preparing monthly accounts;
- Monitoring accounts receivable and assisting with the collection of overdue accounts;
- Tracking expenses / preparing cheque requests;
- Providing support and vacation coverage to other legal assistants in the office;
- Other duties as required.
Any offer of employment may be conditional on a full background check (including a criminal record and credit check, and employment/education verification.
**Salary**: $50,000.00-$75,000.00 per year
**Benefits**:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Work from home
Flexible Language Requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Supplemental pay types:
- Overtime pay
**Education**:
- Secondary School (preferred)
**Experience**:
- legal assistant: 5 years (preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Vancouver, BC V6C 1X6 (required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Vancouver, BC V6C 1X6: Relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
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