Float Legal Administrative Assistant
About The Position
At Gowling WLG, our dedication to excellence and quality service begins with our people. As a global law firm with offices across Canada, the U.K., Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we pride ourselves on sourcing and retaining top talent who bring energy, passion and commitment to the delivery of outstanding client service. Employee satisfaction is important to us. We work hard to ensure that our people are motivated, engaged and empowered. We are guided by our firm’s Core Values - The Power of Teamwork, Always Striving to be Better, We all Bring Something Different - in all that we do. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are an integral part of our firm’s core values. We are always striving to build a more equitable, engaging and rewarding workplace by attracting and retaining talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds, cultures and experiences. Our aim is to help everyone reach their full potential and achieve their personal and professional goals. Our diverse group of legal professionals, law students, law clerks, paralegals, legal administrative assistants and business services team members work together, and are respected and valued for their individual contributions. We are seeking a full-time Legal Administrative Assistant to join our Float Team in our Vancouver office.
Requirements
- 3-5 years of experience working as a Legal Administrative Assistant in a professional environment
- Strong client service orientation and the ability to communicate effectively with firm members at all levels
- Exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to produce high-quality work under tight timelines
- Ability to use discretion when dealing with confidential information
- Able to prioritize and to redefine priorities when necessary
- Capacity to work independently, as well as in a team environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Responsibilities
- Assist both legal professionals and assistants within various practice groups
- Drafting and preparing letters, memos and correspondence as directed by legal professionals
- Maintaining hard copies and electronic files for legal professionals and assistants
- Coordinating administrative tasks, such as time opening and close of files
- Processing billable and non-billable time and invoices
- Scanning, copying and filing as required
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- hybrid work environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
