Corporate Legal Assistant

1 month ago

Vancouver, Canada Lawson Lundell Full time

Salary:
Lawson Lundell LLP is a leading regional Canadian business law firm with offices in Vancouver, Kelowna, Calgary and Yellowknife. The firm is recognized and respected by its peers in legal and business publications and was recently named one of **BC's Top Employers for 2023**. Business in Vancouver also recognized Lawson Lundell LLP as the fastest growing law firm in Western Canada.

**Standard Responsibilities**
- Preparing and drafting various correspondence and documents
- Drafting documents in support of corporate and commercial transactions
- Time entry and billing
- Maintaining an efficient file management and bring forward system
- Liaising with legal assistants, paralegals, lawyers and clients on file progress
- General administrative and personal assistance duties, as required

**Qualifications**
- Legal Administrative Assistant certification from an accredited institution
- Minimum 2 years' of previous related legal assistant experience in a business law firm
- Advanced Microsoft Word skills, proven ability to create and edit large documents
- Detail oriented, strong organizational skills and an exceptional attention to detail
- Displays extraordinary customer service in a professional, mature and courteous manner
- Highly dependable and adaptable with great work ethic
- Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and solve problems in a fast paced environment
- Has the ability to work both independently and as part of a collegial team
- Exceptional interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral and written English communication skills

**Exciting perks and benefits of working at Lawson**:

- **Competitive Compensation**:

- **Health Benefits**: extended health, dental, vision, out of country, life, AD&D
- **Lifestyle Benefit**: reimbursement for fitness equipment, memberships, and much more
- **Education Reimbursement**: We are committed to growth and development, and our educational reimbursement policy provides opportunity for our staff to expand on their knowledge in the legal field.
- **Paid Time Off**: vacation time starts at 3 weeks, personal days, sick time, and a volunteer day every year
- **Financial Benefits**: defined contribution pension plan matched by the firm, RRSP, TFSA, year-end bonuses and an employee referral bonus program
- **Fun Environment**: annual year end party, happy hours, staff appreciation week, and many other social events
- **Awards**: long term service and bonus vacation awards

If you are a professional, motivated hardworking team player with a positive outlook and would like to share your expertise with us, please submit your resume with a cover letter to **Linda Kilkenny, Human Resources Advisor.

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