Legal Assistant

Up to $65,000

ABOUT US

STRIVE is a Vancouver-based recruitment firm offering recruitment solutions in the specialist areas of Accounting & Finance, Corporate Administration and Operations & Manufacturing. We are passionate about recruitment at STRIVE and commit to offering an upfront, genuine and consultative approach to everything we do - which is a big reason as to why we have been successful. Our proactive recruitment approach allows us to uncover high-calibre professionals for niche, specialized and what are often regarded as "hard to fill" roles.

The ROLE

STRIVE Recruitment is proud to be partnering with one of Western Canada's most respected and recognized boutique law firms in their search for a Legal Assistant to join their growing team. Since 2020, the firm has doubled in size and continues to experience strong growth. Known for its supportive culture, the firm places a high value on work-life balance and offers a hybrid work arrangement, with the flexibility to work from home two days per week.

Responsibilities:

• Manage Legal Administrative Assistant work from file opening to file closure
• Draft routine pleadings, including application records, books of authorities, appeal records, and appeal books
• Prepare and manage correspondence
• File legal documents with various court registries
• Communicate professionally with opposing counsel, experts, and clients
• Monitor and maintain bring-forward (BF) limitation dates

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of general office experience
• Legal Administrative Assistant Certificate
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with clients and staff at all levels
• Proven ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a positive and professional demeanor
• Exceptional attention to detail, highly organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and ability to quickly adapt to new software and technologies
• Solid understanding of the BC Supreme Court Civil Rules, with the ability to interpret relevant Rules and Acts
• Experience with ProLaw is considered an asset