Legal Assistant

1 month ago


Victoria, Canada Dinning Hunter Jackson Law Full time

**Job Overview**

**Responsibilities**
- Work with staff in various areas such as litigation, wills and estates, corporate commercial to assist with projects and areas in need of support.
- Provide reception relief during lunch hours, greet clients, obtain proper identification and client ID forms.
- Open client files, conduct conflict searches and have working knowledge of ESI Law/Unity Accounting, MS Word and other government platforms such as BC Registry Services and Land Title.
- Assist in file management by tracking deadlines and coordinating schedules.
- Perform data entry tasks to ensure accurate record-keeping.
- Provide administrative support, including scheduling meetings and managing calendars.
- Collaborate on various projects to ensure timely completion of tasks.
- Draft legal documents, including contracts, pleadings, and correspondence.

**Skills**
- Legal Administrative Professional Certificate is required.
- Strong communication and people skills.
- Proficiency in MS Word is preferred.
- Excellent proofreading skills with a keen eye for detail.
- Experience in legal drafting with a solid understanding of legal terminology.
- Exceptional organizational skills to manage multiple priorities efficiently.
- The ability to handle large volumes of documents and files for organization and preparation for filing in court or with other government agencies.
- Time management skills to assist in coordinating various legal tasks effectively.
- Ability to write clearly and concisely for various audiences.
- Accurate data entry skills with a focus on maintaining confidentiality.

Join our team as a Legal Assistant and contribute to delivering exceptional legal services while enhancing your professional skills in a supportive environment.

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

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

**Benefits**:

- Extended health care
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):
**Experience**:

- Proofreading: 1 year (preferred)
- Legal drafting: 1 year (preferred)
- Data entry: 1 year (preferred)
- Filing: 1 year (preferred)

**Location**:

- Victoria, BC V9B 2X8 (required)

Work Location: In person


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