Legal Administrative Assistant

Vernon, BC

In office, full-time

Permanent

Perks:

• Benefits program
• Vacation
• Personal days
• Wellness initiatives
• Group RRSP
• Professional development assistance

Main Responsibilities:

• Communicating with clients and opposing counsel regarding matters
• Coordinating and scheduling Court dates
• Filing court documents electronically and manually
• Assembling, copying and binding court materials
• Scanning, photocopying, filing, collating and/or organizing documents as needed
• Vetting incoming calls from prospective clients, responding to general inquiries, and scheduling client appointments
• Client relations and customer service
• Opening and closing client files and maintaining current filing system
• Handling incoming and outgoing mail, faxes, couriers, phone calls and e-mail
• Provide general administrative support, e.g. arrange lunch meetings, research suppliers/service providers
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Experience as a Paralegal/Legal Assistant
• Experience arranging court filings and applications
• Understanding of BC civil litigation practices and procedures
• Must have strong client service skills
• Excellent word processing and proofreading skills
• Must be highly organized, detail-oriented and have the ability to multi-task & prioritize
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team