Litigation Legal Assistant - Vancouver Position: Legal Assistant Closing Date: Closes February 27, 2025 Location: Vancouver
Base salary: $48,000 - $60,000. Compensation based on skills and experience.
MLT Aikins is looking for a litigation legal assistant responsible for providing administrative and clerical support for partners in the litigation group of the Vancouver office. Our ideal candidate is highly organized, has excellent interpersonal and communication skills, is able to follow instructions with minimal supervision and thrives in a fast-paced, professional environment.
Responsibilities include:
- Editing and formatting correspondence and documents
- Preparing various administrative tasks including file opening, billing and follow-up to review outstanding accounts
- Maintaining an efficient digital file system using strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Booking discovery and court dates and maintaining the BF system
- Preparing court materials such as application records, books of authorities, appeal records and appeal books
- Playing an active role and taking initiative in assisting the partners with practice management tasks
Qualifications include:
- Graduate of a recognized legal assistant program or equivalent
- A minimum of two years of experience working as an administrative assistant, legal assistant or executive assistant in an organization focused on providing high-quality professional services
- Advanced computer skills including Word, Excel, Outlook and document management software
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proofreading, writing, spelling and grammar skills
- Ability to follow instructions with minimal supervision and thrive in a fast-paced, professional team environment
- Client-focused approach and commitment to providing exceptional service to internal and external clients
We offer:
- A competitive salary including individual performance bonus
- Comprehensive coverage for health and wellness benefits
- Access to group savings plans and investment options
- Growth and development opportunities
- Ongoing job-specific training and opportunities for professional development
- A positive and inclusive work environment
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MLT Aikins is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building an inclusive and diverse work environment. Our principles of diversity, equity and inclusion create a space for everyone to collaborate, allowing us to deliver excellent and increasingly innovative legal service to our clients. We encourage individuals of a diverse group to apply to our job postings.
If this sounds like you, please submit your resumé and cover letter using the form below. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.