About this role
We are currently recruiting for Legal Assistants with 6+ years of experience to join our talented team. This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday (8:30am to 4:30pm). Employment and Labour experience required.
Responsibilities:
- Drafting legal documents, pleadings and correspondence
- Management of files from opening to closing including filing, file organization, tracking and filing email correspondence
- Ability to diarize dates independently with respect to client files and practice management, maintenance of a lawyer's calendar and a reliable bring forward (BF) system
- Preparation of monthly accounts and expense reports
- Coordination of lawyer's administrative tasks and marketing initiatives
Qualifications:
- Solid understanding of legal procedures and documentation
- Recent Labour and Employment experience
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Advanced knowledge of MS Teams, One Drive and Adobe
- Advanced knowledge of a document management program (iManage preferred)
- Excellent composition, grammar, spelling, and editing skills
- Communicates professionally with clients, co-workers and other parties
- Ability to balance and prioritize a substantial workload and handle routine tasks with little supervision
- LAA Certificate or equivalent work experience
Why RG:
- Professional, collaborative, team-oriented environment
- Flexible work available after introductory period
Job Type : Flexible-Remote. Full-time, Monday to Friday
Benefits:
- Extended Health/Vision/Dental
- Disability and Life insurance
- Employee assistance program
- On-site gym
Work Location: Downton Vancouver, BC V6C 1S9