legal assistant

legal assistant Victoria

Primelex West Law Corporation
Full Time Victoria 27 - 18 CAD HOURLY Today
Job description

We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented and savvy Legal Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide administrative and legal support, mostly in immigration matters to our lawyer and assist in the day-to-day operations of our legal practice.

What you will do

  • Preparing, indexing, and filing documents for disclosure in accordance with all divisions of the Immigration and Refugee Board, Federal Court, Federal Court of Appeal, and Supreme Court rules.
  • Drafting correspondences including faxes, emails, and letters to various government agencies.
  • Completing immigration forms, cross-referencing for accuracy; -Performing cursory country conditions research and compiling country conditions documents.
  • Preparing and monitoring access to information requests from various government agencies.
  • Maintaining a bring-forward system to ensure all deadlines are met.
  • Taking messages and logging correspondences between relevant agencies and the office.
  • Organizing and maintaining clients in paper or electronic files and correspondence.
  • Updating clients’ files on in-house practice management software.
  • Communicating with clients by email, phone, and in person.
  • Preparing and providing contracts and agreements for your services.

We want someone who will:

  • Take the initiative to proactively identify issues and recommend possible solutions
  • Fluency in English
  • Proficiency in Microsoft software, including Outlook, Word, and Excel
  • High level of professionalism
  • Ability to interact tactfully with clients.
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and support other team members whenever necessary.
  • Demonstrated interest in working with various cultures and marginalized communities is an asset.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively in a professional manner.

Your experience and educational background:

  • 1 year experience in Immigration
  • At minimum a bachelor’s degree

Who we are

Primelex West Law Corporation is a newly established and progressive law firm that is committed to providing exceptional legal services to our clients. The firm provides services in areas of law, including but not limited to corporate, real estate, and immigration law.

We understand the importance of building long-lasting relationships with our clients, which is why we prioritize open communication and personalized attention. We are dedicated to achieving our client’s goals and objectives, and we strive to exceed their expectations.

We are excited to embark on this new journey and are committed to establishing ourselves as a trusted and respected law firm in the community. Our firm offers the opportunity to learn and grow with us.

Thank you, in advance, for applying

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 24 months

Salary: $18.00-$27.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Flexible schedule

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Victoria, BC

legal assistant
Primelex West Law Corporation

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