One of British Columbia’s leading boutique law firms in the areas of construction commercial and matrimonial dispute resolution and we are looking for a fulltime Family Legal Administrative istant to join our team! The salary range for this position is $55000 to $80000.
Responsibilities of the role include :
- Opening and maintaining files ensuring policies and procedures are followed in accordance with firm guidelines running conflict searches dealing with a large volume of emails maintaining calendars and bring forwards and preparing routine correspondence.
- Preparing serving and filing court doents such as Notices of Trial Notice of Change of Lawyer etc.
- Scheduling trial dates discoveries meetings conferences and confirming dates with all involved parties as required.
- Tracking deadlines to ensure compliance with court limitations.
- Providing administrative support including preparation of monthly invoices.
Qualifications and ss required :
Successful completion of a postsecondary LAA program or the realworld equivalent;Minimum of 3 years’ experience in family law;Thorough knowledge and understanding of BC Supreme Court Rules court practices and procedures as well as filing deadlines;Familiarity with family law rules and procedures;Exceptional time management organizational and prioritization ss with the ability to work under pressure complete tasks with speed and accuracy and the ability to multitask in response to changing situations;Meticulous attention to detail and desire to provide quality work with a high level of accuracy;Excellent judgement and the ability to exercise discretion when dealing with confidential and sensitive matters;High client service orientation;Strong work ethic and the ability to work independently take initiative and be resourceful;Proficiency in file organization and time management;The ability to work overtime if required;Experience in Adobe MS Word Excel and Outlook;Exceptional verbal and written communication ss.We offer a comprehensive salary and benefits package that is very competitive and offers opportunities for personal and professional growth. Our benefits include :
Extended Health Vision and Dental coverageLong Term Disability InsuranceShortTerm Disability Topup ProgramParental Leave Topup ProgramProfessional Development & Education reimbursementVacation and Paid Sick timeMatching Group RRSP planHealth & Wellness AllowanceFirm Social Events