About this role
*Wilson Rasmussen LLP* is a leading Surrey law firm that provides legal services to clients in areas of Real Estate, Property Development, Business & Commercial Law, Wills & Estates and Immigration.
We value a firm culture that fosters collegiality and respect for everyone on the team while rewarding individual responsibility, initiative, and creativity.
Wilson Rasmussen has a service-oriented culture and we pride ourselves in providing an exceptional client experience. Our firm is currently seeking a *Legal Administrative Assistant* to join our firm.
*WHO YOU ARE*
The successful candidate will have the following:
· One year of experience working in administrative or customer service support role.
· Experience working at a law firm or notary public office is considered an asset.
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills and are proficient with Microsoft® Office applications.
· Superior organizational and interpersonal skills, the ability to handle a high volume of work with tight deadlines and a keen attention to detail. You are able to use sound judgement to make decisions and can successfully manage multiple changing priorities.
· Excellent telephone manners.
· Ability to build rapport with clients, and are committed to providing timely, accurate responses to all stakeholders.
· be detail oriented and most importantly have the desire to learn.
*WHAT YOU WILL DO*
Your primary duties will be the following:
* Greet and welcome clients in a professional and courteous manner. * Complete client intake procedures, including scanning and verifying identification documents. * Handle and distribute incoming and outgoing correspondence. * Maintain boardrooms, meeting areas, and kitchen facilities to ensure they are clean, organized, and well-stocked. * Assist with the receipt, sorting, and distribution of incoming mail. * Monitor and replenish office supplies as required. * Provide administrative support, including photocopying, scanning, data entry, document preparation, and filing. * Arrange and coordinate courier services. * Complete bank runs and other routine office errands as required. * Assist with file openings and file closings in accordance with office procedures. * Conduct conflict-of-interest searches and other required searches. * Provide clerical and administrative support to lawyers and staff as requested. * Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required. * Assist with occasional office errands and other general administrative tasks.
Our firm offers growth in your professional career, a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, paid time off, team lunches and a healthy work/life balance. If you are passionate about helping others, please submit your resume by replying to this posting.
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Pay: $18.25-$20.00 per hour
Benefits: * Company events * Dental care * Disability insurance * Extended health care * Life insurance * On-site parking * Paid time off * Vision care
Education: * Secondary School (preferred)
Experience: * administrative assistant: 1 year (preferred) * receptionist: 1 year (preferred)