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Who We Are

Fasken is a leading international business law and litigation firm, and was recently voted one of Canada’s Best Employers for 2023. Our firm’s 900 lawyers are located across offices in Vancouver, Surrey, Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa, Montréal, Québec City, London and Johannesburg. Providing strategic and thoughtful advice in all areas of business law, our broad range of clients include close to half of the Fortune 100 companies, as well as corporate clients, government agencies, regulatory authorities, non-profit bodies and individuals. Our clients interests are paramount in all that we do and we take pride in supporting our communities. We are a place where bright, talented, and collegial people want to work together and we work hard together to achieve our goals in a collaborative and efficient way.

A Day In The Life

The Legal Assistant contributes to the efficient day-to-day operations by providing clerical and administrative support to lawyers. This is done through exceptional practice time management skills, the ability to successfully handle competing priorities, and a high degree of confidentiality and discretion. The successful candidate will provide essential Legal Assistant coverage to the lawyers during vacations and other absences of their regularly assigned Legal Assistant.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to

• General administrative duties such as maintaining calendars, managing emails and managing lawyers’ practices
• Preparing legal documents and correspondence according to precedents and/or instructions (drafting letters, revising draft documents, and preparing document comparisons)
• Maintaining an efficient file management and bring forward system
• Provide vacation coverage and overflow support
• Other duties as required

Must Haves

• Legal Assistant Certificate from an accredited post secondary institution or equivalent work experience
• 2-5 years experience as a Legal Assistant
• Strong technical skills using Microsoft Office 365
• Experience working with 3E, iManage Desksite, DocuSign
• Client Service mindset with a “can do” attitude
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and multi-task in a fast-paced environment

Why Work With Us

Fasken is dedicated to rewarding your contributions and encouraging your professional development. We offer a comprehensive salary and benefits package that is very competitive, together with opportunities for personal and professional growth. Our benefits include:

• A health and wellness subsidy
• An annual education & tuition reimbursement
• Flexible medical and dental benefits (effective from day 1)
• Short term and long term disability insurance
• Personal days
• Employee & family assistance program
• Paid vacation and sick days
• Group retirement savings plan with matching contributions
• Monetary incentive for employee referrals
• Flexible working arrangements
• Opportunities to give back to your community through firm initiatives
• An engaging firm culture that celebrates our hardworking and dedicated people

Diversity and Inclusion

At Fasken we believe a diverse workplace comprises individuals with unique backgrounds, characteristics and qualities. An inclusive workplace creates an equitable environment where individuals are respected and where they are welcome. Fasken is committed to diversity and inclusion in all that we do.

Accessibility and Accommodation

It is important to our Firm that all its members, including those with disabilities, find our workplace to be welcoming and supportive. Reasonable accommodations are available on request for candidates with disabilities taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Background and Reference Checks

Any offer of employment may be conditional upon full background checks including a criminal record check, a credit check, employment and educational verification.

Your Application

We appreciate hearing from all qualified candidates, however, only those applicants whose background and experience match our requirements will be contacted. You can submit your application via our Careers page.