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Form of workDo you love the challenge of a fast-paced environment and are looking to build on your legal skills with a supportive and passionate team? A tenured full-service law firm based in Surrey is seeking a highly organized and enthusiastic Legal Administrative Assistant to support across a variety of functions in the area of Commercial Litigation and Personal Injury.
This firm is in a very transit-friendly and convenient location, and they offer an attractive work environment, as well as lots of development opportunities. Keep reading to find out more!
What’s In It For You
An annual salary in the $55-65K range, comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits, a pension plan after 2 years of employment, a professional development allowance and plenty of growth opportunities, $1500 annual health spending account, vacation, sick and personal days, monthly social events and various discounts from surrounding businesses.
What You’ll Do
- Maintain and organize files including opening and closing
- Perform corporate and due diligence searches
- Gather necessary information, draft memorandums and update records
- Draft and distribute various correspondence
- Manage intake of documents and file-related materials and update binders
- Maintain calendars including scheduling meetings, examinations, trials and hearings
- Perform client intakes including reviewing agreements and document packages
- Other administrative duties as needed
What You Bring
- Minimum 2 years of experience working as an LAA
- Legal Administrative Assistant Certificate from an accredited post-secondary education is required
- Strong computer proficiency including experience with MS Word and Outlook, and working knowledge of BC Online and myLTSA
- Great organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Fantastic time management skills for juggling competing priorities in a high-volume and fast-paced environment
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
