Legal Administrative Assistant - Commercial Litigation

Gowling WLG • Vancouver, BC

15d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are currently recruiting for a Legal Administrative Assistant to join our fast-paced team. As an integral member of the Legal Administrative Assistant team, the incumbent will provide support to professionals within our Commercial Litigation group.

Requirements

• Legal Administrative Assistant Diploma from a recognized college preferred.
• A minimum of three years of experience as a Legal Administrative Assistant.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to communicate effectively with other Firm members, with the aptitude to take care of clients’ needs in a professional and courteous manner.
• Capacity to work independently, as well as in a team environment.
• Strong written, oral and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organization and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Organizing and expediting the flow of work through the professional's practice, initiating any follow-up action as appropriate.
• Accurately preparing legal documents and correspondence with minimal direction.
• Transcribing and typing legal documents and correspondence.
• Liaising between the legal professionals and various internal and external individuals and clients.
• Forward or respond to routine correspondence not requiring the professional’s attention.
• Working proactively in the day-to-day support of the professional's practice.
• Using initiative and good judgment to relieve the professional of administrative detail.
• Managing the professional’s calendar.
• Coordinate administrative tasks e.g., accounting, opening and closing files, billing, etc.
• Any other duties as required.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid health, dental, and mental health coverage, plus an annual lifestyle spending allowance
• Benefits coverage for Firm members and their dependents from day one!
• 15+ vacation days and hybrid work flexibility
• Group Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
• Financial protection through short & long-term disability, life, accident & critical illness insurance
• Employee & Family Assistance Program, guided CBT, and an internal network of 120+ trained Mental Health First Aid responders
• Recognition awards, appreciation events, and a supportive, collaborative work culture
• Perks and preferred pricing programs, referral bonuses and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees