legal assistant Vancouver
Job description
Over the last 90 years, Guild Yule LLP has maintained its reputation as a firm which offers the highest quality of professional services. The values and standards set by earlier generations have remained but it is comprised of a dynamic group of lawyers and staff who practice law in a spirit of collegiality and openness. We value our familial and friendly culture and are seeking a Legal Assistant - Litigation to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Drafting correspondence and attending to court filings
- Scheduling mediations, discoveries and appointments
- Maintaining electronic calendars
- Organizing files, document binders and other file materials
- Entering lawyers’ time, billing
- Opening files
- Maintaining Bring Forward system
- Other administrative support as required
Key Qualifications
- 2-4 years of experience working as a Litigation Legal Assistant within a law firm
- Graduate of an accredited Legal Administrative Assistant program
Key Skills
- Experience with court documents and court filings
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to communicate clearly using discretion, tact and courtesy
- Proficiency with computers including MS Word, Excel and other relevant programs
- Excellent document drafting skills
- Highly organized with excellent attention to detail
- Client service orientation
- Ability to handle a high volume of work in a fast paced environment
- Ability to work in independently and in a team environment
What We Offer:
· Opportunity to work a four-day or five-day work week
· Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits program
· Challenging and supportive work environment
· Strong work/life balance
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: $50,000.00-$60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Flexible Language Requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Overtime pay
COVID-19 considerations:
All firm members follow precautions including hand-washing, physical distancing and sanitizing protocols.
Experience:
- Paralegals, Legal Assistants & Law Clerks: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
