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 is preferre…
We are currently recruiting for a Float Legal Assistant with 3+ years of experience to join our talented team of legal support staff. Recent commercial litigation experience is required. Labour and employment experience …
Skills: Commercial Litigation, Labour And Employment Law, Legal Document Drafting, Calendar Management, Inbox Management
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$70k–$78k/yr
Full-time
professional certificate
Posted 3d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Legal Assistant is responsible for drafting legal documents, managing client files from opening to closing, and maintaining lawyer calendars. They also handle administrative tasks such as preparing monthly accounts, expense reports, and coordinating marketing initiatives.
Requirements
Candidates must have 6+ years of experience, preferably in Employment and Labour law or commercial litigation. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, document management systems, and strong editorial skills are required, along with an L.A. Certificate or equivalent experience.
Full job description
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 is preferred however, recent commercial litigation is a suitable substitute.
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 commercial litigation experience
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Advanced knowledge of working with MS Teams and One Drive
Advanced knowledge of a document management program
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
Roper Greyell LLP is one of the most well-respected and widely recognized workplace law practices in Western Canada. Our depth of experience and client-focused approach has earned us the reputation as a trusted resource for top-tier employers in British Columbia and across the country.
We focus on understanding our clients, their businesses, and the evolving trends and issues within their industries. Our lawyers are committed to providing sensible, practical, and cost-effective solutions to our clients’ immediate workplace challenges, while keeping their long-term strategic business goals in mind. By partnering with our clients and adopting a team approach, we ensure that clients are served promptly and effectively by lawyers they know and trust.
Our practice areas include: Employment Law, Labour Law, Human Rights, Privacy & Freedom of Information, Litigation, Health + Safety, Administrative Law and Investigations.
Offices: 1850 - 745 Thurlow Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6E 0C5, CA
Employment LawLabour LawHuman Rights LawWorkplace Health & Safety LawLitigationAdministrative LawPrivacy & Freedom of Informationand InvestigationsLegalLaw Enforcement
Roper Greyell LLP is one of the most well-respected and widely recognized workplace law practices in Western Canada. Our depth of experience and client-focused approach has earned us the reputation as a trusted resource for top-tier employers in British Columbia and across the country.
We focus on understanding our clients, their businesses, and the evolving trends and issues within their industries. Our lawyers are committed to providing sensible, practical, and cost-effective solutions to our clients’ immediate workplace challenges, while keeping their long-term strategic business goals in mind. By partnering with our clients and adopting a team approach, we ensure that clients are served promptly and effectively by lawyers they know and trust.
Our practice areas include: Employment Law, Labour Law, Human Rights, Privacy & Freedom of Information, Litigation, Health + Safety, Administrative Law and Investigations.
Offices: 1850 - 745 Thurlow Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6E 0C5, CA
Employment LawLabour LawHuman Rights LawWorkplace Health & Safety LawLitigationAdministrative LawPrivacy & Freedom of Informationand InvestigationsLegalLaw Enforcement