About this role
We are currently recruiting for Legal Assistants with 6+ years of experience to join our talented team. This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday (8:30am to 4:30pm). Employment and Labour experience required.
Responsibilities:
• Drafting legal documents, pleadings and correspondence
• Management of files from opening to closing including filing, file organization, tracking and filing email correspondence
• Ability to diarize dates independently with respect to client files and practice management, maintenance of a lawyer's calendar and a reliable bring forward (BF) system
• Preparation of monthly accounts and expense reports
• Coordination of lawyer's administrative tasks and marketing initiatives
Qualifications:
• Solid understanding of legal procedures and documentation
• Recent Labour and Employment experience
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Advanced knowledge of MS Teams, One Drive and Adobe
• Advanced knowledge of a document management program (iManage preferred)
• Excellent composition, grammar, spelling, and editing skills
• Communicates professionally with clients, co-workers and other parties
• Ability to balance and prioritize a substantial workload and handle routine tasks with little supervision
• LAA Certificate or equivalent work experience
Why RG:
• Professional, collaborative, team-oriented environment
• Flexible work available after introductory period
Job Type: Flexible-Remote. Full-time, Monday to Friday
Benefits:
• Extended Health/Vision/Dental
• Disability and Life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• On-site gym
Work Location: Downton Vancouver, BC V6C 1S9 $75,000 - $85,000