Experienced Legal Assistant

3 hours ago

Duncan BC VL J, Canada LaCroix Law Full time $72,000 per year

Overview

We are looking for an experienced legal assistant to work in a busy law practice which is litigation focussed. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a law firm and understand litigation procedures and processes, including court scheduling, managing deadlines, court filings, preparing court documents, financial statements in family law proceedings. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, excellent communication abilities, and a solid understanding of legal procedure at all levels of court in British Columbia. This position offers an opportunity to develop legal expertise in a professional environment, with responsibilities spanning document management, client interaction, and case preparation, working with a small team of lawyers and other assistants.

Responsibilities

  • Proofread legal documents to ensure accuracy and compliance with applicable standards
  • Working with court scheduling at all levels of court to schedule court matters
  • Working with opposing counsel to schedule applications, trials, examinations for discovery, mediations and so on
  • Assist in project management tasks related to ongoing cases and legal filings
  • Support interviewing processes for clients, witnesses, or experts as needed
  • Manage electronic documents and case files
  • Perform administrative duties including data entry, filing, and maintaining organized case files
  • Billing time in CLIO for firm lawyers and for court related administrative work
  • Draft legal documents, correspondence, and reports with precision and clarity
  • Handle phone inquiries with professional phone etiquette and direct calls appropriately
  • Help prepare lawyers for court appearances, examinations for discovery, mediations and key meetings
  • Meet with clients to gather information and prepare memorandums for client files

Requirements

  • Experience in a legal setting working with litigation lawyers
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks effectively
  • Excellent proofreading and writing skills for drafting clear and accurate legal documents
  • Experience with managing case files
  • Knowledge of legal drafting, filing procedures, scheduling and case management
  • Good interviewing skills for interacting professionally with clients and witnesses
  • Strong phone etiquette and professional communication skills
  • Attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $72,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Dental care
  • Extended health care
  • On-site parking
  • Paid time off
  • RRSP match

Work Location: In person

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