Legal Assistant (Business Law)

We are recruiting for a Legal Assistant, Business Law to join our team in our Vancouver office. The successful candidate must have a minimum 3 years’ of relevant experience, and will be responsible for supporting lawyers with documents, travel and calendar management, and client support.

Requirements

• Legal Assistant diploma or college certificate in office administration or Information & Communications Technologies or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a legal assistant or as an assistant with experience ideally acquired in a professional services environment
• In-depth knowledge of business and legal terminology
• Strong attention to detail and superior word processing, spelling, proofreading and editing skills
• Capacity to perform duties with speed and accuracy
• Strong time management, organizational and multi-tasking skills and ability to work under pressure to meet important deadlines
• Ability to follow-up on files and delays with minimal supervision
• High level of discretion and confidentiality
• Flexibility to occasionally work overtime

Benefits

• Outstanding benefits from day one, including insurance premiums paid by the Firm and wellness and technology reimbursements
• Competitive compensation, paid overtime and generous time off, including a day off to volunteer and a day off for your birthday
• A commitment to professional development and growth opportunities for our people at all levels, supported by a culture that fully embraces and encourages two-way feedback
• Strong community involvement and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
• A collaborative, cohesive culture that connects lawyers and business teams through collective purpose