Health Law & Construction Law Legal Admin Assist
Job Overview
- Company Name TEEMA
- Salary Offer $70000 - 80000 per year
- Job Start Date Thu, 09 Nov 2023 05:22:20 GMT
- Job Type Full Time - Permanent
- Job Source Careerjet
Job title: Health Law & Construction Law Legal Admin Assist
Job description: Job Title: Health Law & Construction Law Legal Admin Assistant
Job ID: 60334
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
Overview:
Our client is currently seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to support their Health Law and Construction Law practice groups. The position provides an opportunity to work with a vibrant and team-oriented group of people. The successful candidate will have a high level of competence and strong well-rounded experience in a litigation role at a Canadian law firm as a Legal Administrative Assistant.
What you will be doing:
Manage and maintain bring forward system for tasks and appointments
Organize meetings and schedule discoveries, trials, and other court dates
Prepare application records
Liaise with other legal assistants, paralegals, lawyers and clients regarding file progress
Field client inquiries
Conduct searches
Draft and transcribe legal documents, basic pleadings and correspondence
Keep paper and electronic files up to date, including creating binders, labels and CMPA files
Prepare monthly accounts
Transcribe dictation
Other general administrative duties as required
What you must have:
Completion of an accredited Legal Administrative Assistant program
Intermediate to senior level of experience as a legal assistant in the area of litigation, with a thorough understanding of litigation rules and procedures
A thorough understanding of civil litigation rules and procedures
Exposure to or experience with CMPA (Canadian Medical Protective Association) considered an asset
Advanced technical and computer skills with Word, Excel and Outlook
Keyboarding at a minimum or 60wpm
Excellent spelling, grammar and proofreading skills
Excellent written (grammar, spelling, proofreading) and verbal communication skills
High level organizational skills with a strong attention to detail to produce quality and accurate work
Ability to prioritize tasks by deadline, work calmly under pressure and manage high volume of work in a fast-paced environment
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with lawyers, paralegals and legal assistants
Proven ability to take initiative and be proactive, as well as follow instructions and adhere to strict deadlines
Ability to work effectively both independently and as a contributing member in a team environment
Solid decision making and problem-solving skills coupled with a willingness to learn and to adapt to changing demands
Salary/Rate Range: $70,000 – $80,000 based on education and experience.
Other Information:
Competitive salary with structured annual reviews
Extended health and dental coverage
Employee and family assistance program
Maternity/Parental leave top up plan
Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Paid or banked overtime
Vacation time, sick time and personal time allotment
Work Perks
Firm social events
Casual day every Friday
Continuing education/tuition allowance
Group RRSP plan with matched contributions
Work / Life Integration
Robust health and wellness program annual subsidy
Sports teams
Recognition of service milestones
Personal days to help balance outside commitments
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