Legal Assistant - Float
About The Position
Clark Wilson LLP is a leading, innovative law firm in British Columbia with over 100 years of experience. We have over 200 professionals and serve recognizable brands. We foster a culture of collaboration, inclusivity, and excellence. We are seeking a Legal Assistant to join our Legal Support Services team. This is a full-time, fully on-site, permanent position ideal for individuals eager for growth, committed to excellence, and looking to build their career in a collaborative environment. The role requires a detail-oriented, proactive individual who thrives in a team environment and enjoys contributing to high-quality work while providing outstanding support to clients and colleagues.
Requirements
- graduate of an accredited legal assistant program or relevant experience
- a minimum of 2 years of experience as a legal assistant
- strong technical skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe, BC Online, and MYLTSA
- excellent verbal and written communication skills
- excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- the ability to prioritize a high volume of tasks and competing priorities
- a client-centered approach with a commitment to providing outstanding service
- the ability to follow instructions and adhere to strict deadlines
- dedicated to providing service beyond expectation
- the ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion and confidentiality and to adapt to changing demands
Responsibilities
- setting court dates and communicating with registries
- arranging court filings and applications
- preparing and drafting various correspondence and documents, including court pleadings
- drafting, preparing, editing, and formatting various legal documents and correspondence
- preparing transaction books as required
- maintaining efficient file management and bring-forward system
- maintaining a full calendar, email management and managing lawyers’ practice
- liaising with legal assistants, paralegals, other lawyers, and clients on file progress
- general administrative duties as required
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, prescriptions, paramedical services, life insurance, and overseas emergency medical care
- RRSP matching program
- Top-up benefits to 100% of salary for a portion of leave
- Health & Wellness Spending Account
- Long service bonuses and celebrations
- Generous vacation, bonus days, five personal days, plus a paid day off on your work anniversary
- Weekly socials, team-building events, employee appreciation week, and opportunities to give back through firm-led initiatives
- Training and resources to support your personal and career development
- Generous bonuses for successful employee referrals
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
