Legal Secretary

Preparing legal documents and correspondence according to precedents and/or instructions (drafting letters, revising draft documents, and preparing document comparisons)
- Edit, format and revise pleadings, agreement documents, letters, memos, reports forms and other documents using Word, Excel, and PowerPoint;
- Manage documents on cloud share platforms and virtual deal rooms, track new versions and prepare blacklines;
- Initiate documentation and correspondence on files;
- Maintain files, including assisting with opening and closing client/matter files;
- Update client file lists;
- Maintain an efficient file management and bring forward system;
- Perform administrative and related duties as assigned and assist others in the department as required;
- Perform a variety of routine tasks as well as special projects as required;
- Attending at the Court Registries to file legal documentation;
- Scanning, photocopying and compiling court documents and briefs;
- Prepare cheque requisitions and courier packages for delivery;
- Handling incoming and outgoing mail;
- Perform administrative and related duties as assigned and assist others in the department as required;
- Perform a variety of routine tasks as well as special projects as required. S kills and Abilities - 3+ years of experience in a Legal Assistant position preferably with Litigation experience;
- Graduate of Legal Administrative Assistant program or relevant experience;
- Knowledge of Supreme Court of British Columbia rules and procedures;
- Advanced PC skills, particularly with Microsoft Office Suite (Chrome River, SAP, MS Teams, iManage knowledge would be an asset);
- Able to work with mínimal direction or instructions;
- Able to delegate work appropriately to other service departments and/or Administrative Clerks;
- Able to manage, organize and prioritize work independently;
- Able to maintain excellent working relationships with all staff;
- Excellent spelling and grammar skills

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time
Part-time hours: 20 - 40 per week

**Salary**: From $18.00 per hour

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Surrey, BC V3T 2X3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

**Experience**:

- legal assistant: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person