Full Job Description
Are you an experienced Legal Assistant that’s looking to take the next step? Do you have plaintiff and civil litigation experience? Are you looking for an opportunity that provides hybrid work and great benefits? Read on if this is you!
ABOUT OUR CLIENT
Our client is a full-service law firm based in Downtown Vancouver. They have been in the business for 40+ years and they boast a social work environment!
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
This Litigation Legal Assistant opportunity is available in a highly regarded full-service law firm. This would be an excellent role for a legal assistant to develop a paralegal skillset. You will be exposed to the following practice areas: general litigation, commercial, construction, and personal injury.
ABOUT THE POSITION
As a Legal Administrative Assistant you will be responsible for the following duties:
- Drafting affidavits, list of documents and correspondence.
- Scheduling trials, discoveries and chambers applications.
- Maintaining a bring forward system.
- Managing the document discovery process.
- Filing of documents.
- Preparing book of authorities, application records, trial records, trial briefs, and trial certificates.
- Organizing and reviewing case related documents.
- Calendar maintenance.
- All other administrative tasks as required
THE REQUIREMENTS
- 3+ years of experience in general litigation/plaintiff defense.
- Proficient with MS Word and Outlook.
- Ability to take initiative.
- LAA or Paralegal Certificate.
- Understanding of the legal process and Rules of Court.
- Cantonese/Mandarin proficiency would be an asset
COMPENSATION
- $56,000 – $70,000
- 100% health & dental benefits
- Personal days
- RRSP Matching
- Hybrid work: 2 days remote, 3 days in office (after probation)
HOW TO APPLY
Please apply directly to this posting with the most recent version of your resume. If you would like to speak with us regarding this position, please contact Aine Buckley at: 604 689 8687 ext. 2000 or email [email protected]. To learn more about our open positions, visit us at impactrecruitment.ca.
ABOUT IMPACT RECRUITMENT
Specializing in a wide variety of industries and recruitment verticals, Impact Recruitment is passionate about matching exceptional talent with exciting new opportunities. For job seekers, we offer a dedicated approach to finding the right opportunity for your career growth.
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Privacy and confidentiality are important to us; as such all applications are kept strictly confidential. We will not share your information with anyone without your prior approval. While we will only be considering qualified applicants for this position, if you are interested in pursuing an alternate career path, we would certainly be happy to speak with you about opportunities that fit your profile.