Onyx Law Group is a boutique family law and estate litigation firm in downtown Vancouver that prides itself on its work culture of mentorship and collegiality. We offer competitive salaries and a full extended health and benefits package. We are looking to hire a full-time Legal Administrative Assistant who will have the following responsibilities:
Drafting correspondence
Preparing Lists of Documents
Preparing chambers binders, trial binders, book of authorities/documents, etc.
Filing/process service, dealing with court agents in person and online
Contributing to the maintaining of an efficient BF system for all dates and correspondence to move files forward
Administering/managing client identification and verification
Managing lawyers’ daily calendars for all court dates and client appointments
Assisting with setting trial dates, discovery dates, and arranging for mediations, settlement conferences, pre-trial conferences and interlocutory applications
Drafting basic pleadings such as procedural Affidavits and Requisitions
Performing BC Online searches for corporate summaries, title search and PPSA searches
Performing Court Services Online searches for court documents
Preparing authorizations/FOI documents on clients’ behalf
Stripping/closing files
Performing wills notice and other searches from Vital Statistics
Acting as backup to our receptionist which duties include answering telephones and greeting clients and other individuals who attend the office for business purposes
Managing incoming and outgoing correspondence, including faxes
Working with outside vendors such as couriers and agents
Scanning and photocopying documents
File management including retainers and their replenishment
Generally, assisting in a variety of administrative tasks as they arise
Qualified candidates would preferably have attained a Legal Assistant Certificate or Diploma and have at least 2 years experience working in an administrative capacity. Work experience at a law firm or as a Legal Administrative Asset would be preferred. Fluency in Cantonese, Mandarin, and/or Korean would be valued as well.
Job entails working 3 days a week in the office, and 2 days working remotely from home. Technology for working from home will be provided.
We thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: $45,000.00-$50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Dental care
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Life insurance
Vision care
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Experience:
Administrative: 2 years (Required)
Work remotely:
No