Senior Corporate Commercial Legal Assistant

2 days ago

Kamloops BC VC C, Canada Mary MacGregor Law Corporation Full time

About Us:* Founded in 1995, macgregor : *lawyers is a Kamloops-based law firm with four lawyers and ten support staff. Our practice focuses on corporate and commercial law, wills, estates, succession planning, and land and business transactions. Our team values collaboration, professionalism, and a supportive work environment where your contributions are recognized and appreciated.

Position Overview: We are seeking a Senior Legal Assistant with strong skills and experience in corporate and commercial law. In this role, you will provide critical support to our lawyers on a wide range of matters, including corporate reorganizations, succession planning, and commercial transactions. This is a key role that requires attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.

Key Responsibilities

As a Senior Legal Assistant, you will work closely with lawyers, clients, and external advisors on:

  • Corporate matters, including reorganizations and corporate aspects of succession planning
  • Commercial transactions, including purchases and sales of various types of businesses
  • Managing files and tasks to meet deadlines and maintain consistency in work product
  • Collaborating with lawyers and staff on administrative responsibilities
  • Maintaining financial and other records
  • Conducting searches and filings with government databases
  • Communicating with clients as directed

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
  • Strong attention to detail and proven ability to deliver accurate, high-quality work
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills
  • Strong work ethic and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
  • Absolute commitment to confidentiality
  • Trust accounting experience required
  • Professional appearance and demeanor

Education & Experience:

  • Graduate of a recognized Legal Assistant or Paralegal program with a minimum of five years' proven experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Thorough knowledge of solicitor practice areas and ability to identify general legal issues
  • Experience in document drafting and corporate records management
  • Experience with commercial transactions and/or commercial real estate
  • Familiarity with BC Registry Services, LTSA, Registrar of Companies, Unity, ALF, Worldox, and Microsoft Office Suite
  • Trust accounting experience required

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00-$77,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Dental care
  • Disability insurance
  • Extended health care

Application question(s):

  • Are you a graduate of a recognized Legal Assistant or Paralegal program?
  • If you are not currently located in Kamloops, are you actively moving to Kamloops? What does that timeline look like?

Experience:

  • Legal Assistant: 5 years (required)
  • Trust Accounting: 1 year (required)

Location:

  • Kamloops, BC V2C 2C1 (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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