Legal Assistant

2 weeks ago

Richmond, Canada West Coast Workplace Law Full time

West Coast Workplace Law is a growing boutique firm specializing in... you guessed it --workplace law We represent employers and employees, helping solve legal issues by providing tailored, strategic solutions and advice. We also conduct workplace investigations, provide mediation and conciliation services, as well as workplace assessments. We believe in diversity and inclusion, teamwork and community, as well as healthy supportive work-life balance.

Our team is currently seeking an energetic and proactive go-getter to fulfill the dynamic duties of legal assistant and office manager at the Richmond office, located right across Brighouse Skytrain station.

Overview of Responsibilities:

- Perform a variety of administrative tasks while efficiently running the office;
- Opening and closing client matters, including updating matters in Law Practice Management cloud-based software;
- Drafting legal documents, correspondence, precedents and maintaining database;
- Communicate with clients and opposing counsel; assist clients with contact queries; prepare and issue invoices;
- Assist lawyers as needed including keeping calendars, attendance at client meetings, investigations, mediations;
- Supporting litigation including drafting related documents and filing documents in Court;
- Organizing and setting meetings with clients, opposing counsel and setting dates for mediations, trial dates, hearings, discovery and other meetings;
- Set up and maintain professional office space;
- Maintain the highest ethics and ensure confidentiality;
- Attend social, promotional events on behalf of the firm;
- Social media and website updating and management as needed; and
- Other duties.

Qualifications:

- At least 1 year litigation LAA experience at a BC law firm and/or BC LAA Certificate;
- Excellent client management skills;
- Experience in workplace law is an asset, as well as in mediation preparation and workplace investigations;
- Working knowledge of litigation procedures in both Supreme and Provincial courts;
- Working knowledge of BC Court Services Online, filing and conducting searches;
- Impeccable written and oral communication skills;
- Detail-oriented and efficient;
- Tech savvy;
- Ability to manage multiple schedules and stay organized; and
- An endless desire to learn and grow

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

**Salary**: From $47,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Extended health care
- Paid time off

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Richmond, BC V6Y 0L4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- BC Legal Assistant: 1 year (preferred)
- BC Litigation: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- BC LAA Certificate or Diploma (preferred)

Work Location: One location

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