Litigation LAA/Paralegal

Impact Recruitment has partnered with a Downtown, historical, mid-sized law firm that has been in practice in BC for over 150 years to hire a Legal Assistant to join their team! Keep reading to see if this sounds like the role you have been looking for.

About the Opportunity:
This is an amazing opportunity for an intermediate Legal Administrative Assistant with the ability or interest in taking on some Paralegal duties. The role involves supporting one busy Partner whose practice deals with Commercial Leasing, Real Estate, and Employment and Human Rights disputes. This Partner acts for commercial landlords and tenants, property managers, real estate owners and developers, strata corporations, employers, employees and insurers. This is a full-time permanent position, Monday through Friday (8.30am to 4.30pm) for someone who is detail oriented and able to work well both independently and within a team environment.

About the Position:
As a Legal Administrative Assistant, your duties include:

• Preparing and drafting legal documents, forms, applications, lists, pleadings and correspondence
• Communicating with clients and opposing counsel
• File maintenance: opening and closing files
• Scheduling meetings, discoveries and trials
• File management includes organizing and managing documents, updating binders and filing.
• Prepare bills, trust statements, accounts and general accounting requests. 
• Keeping the lawyer organized and updated
• General administrative duties as needed.

Requirements:

• A Legal Administrative Assistant and/or paralegal certificate is preferred.
• Previous law firm experience is required.
• Proficient in administrative procedures.
• Ability to multitask and exercise initiative and good judgement.
• Ability to work in a team environment and independently.
• Knowledge of Elite 3E would be an asset, as well as Filesite DMS and Office 365.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing work demands, volumes, and schedules.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.  Excellent accuracy and organizational skills.
• A professional demeanor, with the utmost commitment to confidentiality.

Compensation:

• Salary: $60,000 - $82,000 (based on experience)
• 3 weeks’ vacation
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements post probation (3 months)
• Comprehensive benefits package

David Aplin & Associates Inc., operating as Aplin, and its associated brands, CompuStaff and Impact Recruitment, is an award-winning employment agency connecting diverse, top-tier talent with exceptional organizations across North America. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and charge no fees to apply or engage with our recruiters. Our clients partner with us to help expand and diversify their teams. Please note that all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any necessary work permits.