legal assistant Vancouver
Job description
About us
Catalyst Legal LLP, Family Lawyers & Mediators, is a specialized boutique family law firm and we are looking to grow our team with an experienced Family Law Legal Assistant. We understand the importance of achieving a healthy work-life balance. We value our dedicated team and offer an attractive compensation package based on salary, vacation time, and a benefits package. We aim to maintain a collegial environment where every team member feels included and respected.
The successful candidate will have least 1 year of experience as an Administrative Assistant, preferably in Family Law, and will be a motivated, self sufficient individual, capable of working autonomously with little supervision.
Responsibilities include:
· Client intake and scheduling of consultations
· File openings and closing and general managing of files
· Filing pleadings with the court registries via agents or CSO
· Drafting correspondence
· Assisting our lawyers and paralegal with the preparation for hearings and trials in both Provincial and Supreme Court
· Liaising with clients and opposing counsel to schedule meetings, court dates, etc
· Management of our BF system
· Other general administrative tasks as required
Qualifications Include:
· At least 1 year experience as an Administrative Assistant
· Proficiency in the use of Word, Excel
· Experience with legal billing and file management software (such as Clio) preferred
· Excellent written composition, spelling, grammar and editing skills
· Excellent organizational skills
· Attention to detail
· Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks
· Ability to work independently and take initiative
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $37,000.00-$56,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site gym
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
- Overtime pay
Education:
- AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)
Experience:
- Office (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 2023-08-07
