Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant

Are you a legal assistant with experience working in litigation? Do you have a “can do” attitude and enjoy taking the initiative? Does working for an internationally reputable law firm with a positive collegial environment interest you? Then check out the below role!

ABOUT OUR CLIENT

Being a global firm, our client has earned a spot as one of the best Canadian law firms, having a presence in over 60 practices and 50 industries. They pride themselves on strong collaboration and being able to partner with key partners to ensure they provide their clients with the best legal services and the ability to give back to the community. More pertinent to you, they have an excellent reputation and boast a positive, collegial work environment for all members of their staff.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

The position would be ideal for a junior to intermediate legal administrative assistant with a solid foundation in commercial litigation who is looking for a bigger challenge in their next position.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Your duties include, but are not limited to:

• Maintaining an efficient bring forward system
• All administrative duties including scheduling meetings, calendar management, opening and closing files, preparing expense reports, and conflict searches
• Prepare engagement letters and routine correspondence
• Maintain all physical and electronic filing
• Liaise with billing coordinators for monthly production of accounts
• Provide backup coverage in the absence of other assistants or team members
• All other duties as assigned

THE REQUIREMENTS

• 2 - 3+ of experience with litigation, ideally in large firm setting
• LAA Certificate
• Strong understanding of legal and business terminology
• Proficient with iManage, 3E, DocuSign, and MS Office
• Ability to take initiative and be proactive
• Highly organized and excellent attention to detail in conjugation with strong communication skills

COMPENSATION

• $50,000 - $70,000 depending on experience
• 3 weeks vacation
• Medical and Dental benefits (effective immediately)
• Health & Wellness subsidy
• Group retirement savings plan with matching contributions
• Potential for hybrid work schedule (after probation)

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply directly to this posting with the most recent version of your resume. If you would like to speak with us regarding this position, please contact Darryl Keong at: 604 689 8687 ext. 296 or email dkeong@impactrecruitment.ca. To learn more about our open positions, visit us at impactrecruitment.ca.

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ABOUT IMPACT RECRUITMENT

Specializing in a wide variety of industries and recruitment verticals, Impact Recruitment is passionate about matching exceptional talent with exciting new opportunities. For job seekers, we offer a dedicated approach to finding the right opportunity for your career growth.

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Privacy and confidentiality are important to us; as such all applications are kept strictly confidential. We will not share your information with anyone without your prior approval. While we will only be considering qualified applicants for this position, if you are interested in pursuing an alternate career path, we would certainly be happy to speak with you about opportunities that fit your profile.