Legal Assistant

We currently have a full-time opening for a Legal Administrative Assistant to support litigation. We pride ourselves in our commitment to our community and in our collegial though a professional workplace. We look for individuals to join our team who share our goals for personal and professional fulfillment, and those who value a firm culture and management style that fosters respect for everyone while rewarding individual responsibility, initiative, and creativity. As a firm we are committed to opportunities and development amongst all Associates and staff members.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate will assume a position of significant responsibility, including (among other responsibilities):

• Perform LAA responsibilities from file opening to closing
• Review incoming correspondence and draft responses
• Draft pleadings, correspondence and related documents
• Schedule appointments, trial, examination for discoveries, IMEs and related calendar management
• Maintain file organization
• Maintain bring forward system and court diary
• Handle associated legal administrative assistant tasks

Our ideal candidate is a motivated and diligent self-starter who works well with a team, exhibits a proactive work style and positive approach to problem solving, is detail oriented and organized, displays exceptional analytical abilities, brings strong communication skills.

To be considered, you must have:

• Minimum 1 year of experience in ICBC Plaintiff or administrative assistant position.
• A graduate of a recognized LAA program
• Strong working knowledge of court rules and procedures
• Excellent word processing skills (MS Word, Outlook)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Has a high level of accuracy and proofreading

While we are grateful to all applicants for their interest in our firm, only those short-listed for interviews will be contacted. Please forward your resume and cover letter to the office manager Jasleen Johal.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $19.38-$29.21 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person