Remote Legal Assistant

14 hours ago

Riverview, New Brunswick, Canada Roper Greyell Llp Full-time

We are currently recruiting for Legal Assistants with 6+ years of experience to join our talented team. This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday (8:30am to 4:30pm). Employment and Labour experience required.




Responsibilities:



  • Drafting legal documents, pleadings and correspondence
  • Management of files from opening to closing including filing, file organization, tracking and filing email correspondence
  • Ability to diarize dates independently with respect to client files and practice management, maintenance of a lawyer's calendar and a reliable bring forward (BF) system
  • Preparation of monthly accounts and expense reports
  • Coordination of lawyer's administrative tasks and marketing initiatives


Qualifications:



  • Solid understanding of legal procedures and documentation
  • Recent Labour and Employment experience
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
  • Advanced knowledge of MS Teams, One Drive and Adobe
  • Advanced knowledge of a document management program (iManage preferred)
  • Excellent composition, grammar, spelling, and editing skills
  • Communicates professionally with clients, co-workers and other parties
  • Ability to balance and prioritize a substantial workload and handle routine tasks with little supervision
  • LAA Certificate or equivalent work experience



Why RG:



  • Professional, collaborative, team-oriented environment
  • Flexible work available after introductory period



Job Type: Flexible-Remote. Full-time, Monday to Friday




Benefits:



  • Extended Health/Vision/Dental
  • Disability and Life insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • On-site gym



Work Location: Downton Vancouver, BC V6C 1S9