Legal Assistant

Our client is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support its lawyers and paralegals across various areas of legal practice. The successful candidate will be organized, proactive, and comfortable managing competing priorities in a busy legal environment while delivering excellent client service.

• Manage legal files from opening through to closing.

• Monitor workflow, deadlines, appointments, and documentation to ensure lawyers receive timely support.

• Review incoming correspondence and prepare appropriate draft responses.

• Coordinate and manage incoming work from multiple lawyers and paralegals.

• Prepare and organize legal documents and correspondence.

• Maintain accurate and organized client files and records.

• Communicate professionally with clients and internal team members.

• Adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

• Identify potential issues, solve problems proactively, and help keep matters progressing efficiently.

• At least one year of Legal Assistant experience.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong client service and relationship-building abilities.

• Ability to manage multiple files, deadlines, and competing priorities.

• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.

• Ability to work collaboratively with lawyers, paralegals, and other support staff.

• Willingness to work in person in Vernon, BC.

• Extended health and dental benefits.

• Paid vacation and flexible paid time off.

• Wellness benefits and health spending support.

• Continuing education opportunities.

• Firm social events and a collaborative workplace.

Location: Vernon, BC, Canada
Job Type: Full-time, In-person