Downtown Boutique firm seeking Intermediate Litigation LAA

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Our client is a boutique downtown law firm involved in the practice of high-profile matters including commercial/civil litigation, regulatory litigation, criminal matters and public inquiries.

They are current looking for a Legal Administrative Assistant with 5+ years of litigation experience. The ideal candidate would be a team player who is proactive, technically inclined and who has a keen eye for detail.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Providing exceptional assistance to one partner
  • Maintain high volume of documents both electronically and physically;
  • Drafting/proofreading/editing correspondence and standard court documents;
  • Scheduling trials, examinations for discovery and preparing required documentation;
  • Preparing and updating documents binders, briefs and records;
  • Daily filing, photocopying and scanning;
  • Opening and closing files and general file maintenance;
  • Maintaining extensive BF system ensuring follow up and receipt of requested materials/documents;
  • Preparing and sending monthly and final bills to clients; responding to general accounting requests;

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Legal Administrative Assistant diploma from an accredited college;
  • 5+ years litigation experience;
  • Solid understanding of general litigation rules and procedures in British Columbia;
  • Strong technical skills and proficient in all aspects of Microsoft Office; experience working with PC Law and Worldox GX3 an asset;
  • Excellent verbal and written English communication skills;
  • Exceptional proofreading, writing, editing and document formatting skills;
  • Self-starter able to multi-task and prioritize work;
  • Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail;
  • Enjoys work both independently and as part of a team;

Our client is prepared to offer a salary range of $60,000 to $70,000 annually, which may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills and experience.

If you are interested in this opportunity please send us your resume!

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