Legal Assistant - Technology

Fasken•Vancouver, BC

12h•CA$50,000 - CA$62,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Legal Assistant contributes to the efficient day-to-day operations by providing clerical and administrative support to our lawyers in the Technology Group. This is done through exceptional practice management and client service, the ability to successfully handle competing priorities, and a high degree of confidentiality and discretion.

Requirements

Legal Administrative Assistant certificate from an accredited post-secondary institution
1–5 years of law firm experience, preferably in business law
Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 (including Teams and SharePoint) and legal software such as iManage, Adobe, DocuSign, and Chrome River
Strong understanding of business and legal terminology
Ability to work independently with a high degree of accountability and minimal supervision

Responsibilities

Administrative tasks, such as email and calendar management, meeting coordination, processing incoming and outgoing mail, preparing expense reports, handling invoices and disbursements.
Open, maintain, and close files in accordance with firm procedures.
Maintain an organized file management and bring-forward system.
Prepare, format, and proofread a variety of legal documents, including correspondence, contracts, and corporate documents.
Ensure all physical and electronic filing is organized and updated regularly.
Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, and external stakeholders.
Provide support to other members of the Technology group as required.
Other duties, as assigned.