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ABOUT GOWLING WLG

At Gowling WLG, our dedication to excellence and quality service begins with our people. As a global law firm with offices across Canada, the U.K., Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we pride ourselves on sourcing and retaining top talent who bring energy, passion and commitment to the delivery of outstanding client service.

When it comes to equity, diversity and inclusion, we not only accept it — we celebrate it, support it and thrive on it. To create an engaging and rewarding place to work, we seek to attract talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures. Our aim is to help everyone reach their full potential and achieve their personal and professional goals.

Employee satisfaction is important to us. We work hard to ensure that our people are motivated, engaged and empowered. We are guided by our firm’s Core Values - The Power of Teamwork, Always Striving to be Better, We all Bring Something Different - in all that we do.

Our diverse group of legal professionals, law students, law clerks/paralegals, legal administrative assistants and business support services team work together, and are respected and valued for their individual contributions.

PROFILE

We are seeking a full-time Legal Administrative Assistant to join our Vancouver office.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assisting both legal professionals and assistants within the practice area of Business Law.
• Drafting and preparing letters, memos and correspondence as directed by legal professionals.
• Maintaining hard copy and electronic files for legal professionals and assistants.
• Coordinating administrative tasks, such as the opening and closing of files.
• Processing billable and non-billable time and invoices.
• Scanning, copying and filing as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years of experience working as a Legal Administrative Assistant.
• Strong client service orientation and the ability to communicate effectively with firm members at all levels.
• Exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to produce high-quality work under tight timelines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to prioritize and redefine priorities as required.
• Ability to work in a team environment with a professional demeanor.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional knowledge of current software applications.

Gowling WLG is proud to offer equal employment opportunities.

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know.

While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.