Job Description

Job Title: Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant

Job #: 16538

Job Type: Full time, permanent

Location: Vancouver

Salary: $65,000

Benefits: Excellent benefits

Remote Flexibility: Hybrid remote Flexibility

Client Profile

Our client, a leading law firm is currently looking for a Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant. This firm has an excellent culture and a lot of career development opportunities.

• Boutique litigation law firm including class actions, health, insurance, and personal injury.
• Recognized by the Globe and Mail as one of Canada’s Best Law Firms.
• Office located in Vancouver.

 Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain lawyer’s calendars and emails;
• Arrange meetings, conference calls etc.;
• Diarize court dates and provide appropriate reminders;
• Liaising with Billing Coordinators for the monthly production of accounts;
• Draft routine correspondence;
• Drafting simple pleadings, including application records, books of authorities, appeal records and appeal books;
• Preparing and maintaining a bring-forward system;
• Prepare legal documents, from file opening to closing;
• Filing documents with court registries;
• Maintain physical and electronic filing system; and
• Any other duties as may be required.

Requirements:

-           Law Clerk or Legal Assistant Diploma;

-           2+ years of experience as a litigation legal assistant;

-           Advanced understanding of the Rules of Civil Procedure and ability to interpret Rules and Acts;

-           Experience with ProLaw (document management) an asset;

-           Skilled at managing priorities to hit multiple deadlines;

-           Familiarity with civil courts of other jurisdictions (BC & AB) an asset;

-           Experience in class actions an asset;

-           Proficiency in MS Word and ability to learn new software and technology quickly ;     Excellent communication skills, written and verbal; and

-           Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality when interacting with clients.

How To Apply

 Kindly email your MS Word resume to kentreg@kentlegal.com, and quote Opportunity #16538 in the subject line of your email. If you are already registered with Kent Legal, please get in touch with your recruitment consultant.

Thank you for your interest in this role. Please note that only qualified candidates will be invited for a meeting. Continue to visit our website at www.kentlegal.com for new employment opportunities.