Legal Administrative Assistant - Mergers and Acquisitions

Clark Wilson LLP is Hiring a Legal Administrative Assistant - Mergers and Acquisitions

How You'll Help Us Better Serve Our Clients

Clark Wilson LLP is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to join our growing Mergers & Acquisitions practice group. This full-time, permanent position is ideal for anyone wanting to join a firm that takes pride in having a collegial working atmosphere where growth and professional development are supported.

What You'll Be Doing

Every day will bring new and exciting opportunities to learn and grow, but below are some of the regular tasks you can expect to work on:

• Drafting, preparing, editing and formatting various legal documents and correspondence;
• preparing transaction books as required;
• maintaining efficient file management and bring forward system;
• maintaining a full calendar, email management and managing lawyers' practice;
• liaising with legal assistants, paralegals, other lawyers and clients on file progress; and
• general administrative duties as required

How You'll Be a Great Fit For This Role

• graduate of an accredited Legal Administrative Assistant program or relevant experience;
• a minimum of 4 years of experience as a Legal Administrative Assistant, working in the areas of Mergers & Acquisition and Private Company Transactions an asset;
• strong technical skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe, and BC Online;
• excellent verbal and written communications skills;
• excellent organizational skills and, attention to detail;
• the ability to prioritize a high volume of tasks and competing priorities;
• a client-centered approach with the commitment to providing outstanding service;
• the ability to follow instructions and adhere to strict deadlines;
• dedicated to providing service beyond expectation; and
• the ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, confidentiality, and adapt to changing demands.

The Exciting Extras

In addition to a competitive salary of $63,000 - $77,000, we offer a range of benefits to ensure you are set up to thrive in a healthy work-life balance at Clark Wilson:

• Flexible working arrangements;
• A health and wellness spending account to pay for items that will help you with your unique needs: an exercise bike, swimming lessons, or your pets' vet bills. It's up to you!
• Personal days to help you balance outside commitments such as moving into a new home, taking your car for its' annual service, or visiting the dentist;
• An annual day off with pay and long service bonuses to help you celebrate your work anniversary;
• Health coverage for you and your family, including: overseas emergency medical care, prescriptions, vision care, dental care, para-medical services, life insurance and hospital accommodation;
• An annual budget to invest in your professional growth and mentorship to help you achieve your goals;
• Help planning for a comfortable retirement - we'll match your RRSP contributions up to 5% of your gross income;
• Continuation of your salary at 100% for a portion of your pregnancy/parental leave so you can spend quality, worry-free time with your family;

• A generous monetary incentive for employee referral;

• Opportunities to give back to your community through firm initiatives; and
• Friday night socials, tasty treat days (the last one was Earnest Ice Cream), off-site social events, and team-building events throughout the year.

Who We Are

Clark Wilson is a rapidly growing regional law firm focused on providing the best possible service for our clients. We're consistently recognized by the media and business community for our professional excellence.

Our team consists of over 300 professionals serving some of the most recognizable brands in the world. Together, we've created a special culture, recognized by Great Place to Work as one of the best in Canada, that we'd love to share with you.

How to Apply

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Not sure if you meet all the qualifications? At Clark Wilson, we value different perspectives and are committed to building an inclusive and welcoming team. If you're excited about this role but don't have every qualification listed, we still encourage you to apply. Your unique skills and experiences might make you the right fit for this or another opportunity at our firm. Clark Wilson is an equal opportunity employer and advocate. This is not a statement we take lightly; it is part of who we are. We don't just celebrate diversity, we rely on it to cultivate our culture, provide new perspectives, and grow our collective wisdom.

If you'd like to discover a little more about Clark Wilson and what it's like to work with us, click here to visit our careers page.

We thank all applicants for their submissions, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Our firm operates from the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh), and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) Nations