Legal Administrative Assistant

Who we are :

Lindsay Kenney LLP is one of Western Canada’s largest full service law firms with locations conveniently located in downtown Vancouver, and Langley.

After 40 years in the business, our success continues to be fueled by the talent, ambition and expertise of our amazing team.

Why it is great to work at LK Law :

Lindsay Kenney LLP offers our team members a dynamic, collaborative and family-focused environment. In addition to a competitive base salary, we provide :

• A comprehensive benefits package LK Law pays for 100% of the benefit premiums
• Annual Health Care Spending Account
• RRSP Matching
• Amazing opportunities for personal growth and development
• A generous vacation allotment
• Personal days
• Fitness and wellness allowances
• On-site fitness centers
• A supportive, engaging, tight-knit culture
• Potential remote working arrangements

What you can expect :

We currently have an opening in our Langley office for a Corporate Legal Administrative Assistant. This role requires an individual who is organized, effective at multi-tasking and detail oriented, with strong communication and people skills.

Depending on experience and knowledge, the core responsibilities of the role will be, but not limited to :

• Performing conflict searches, opening files, completing client identification / verification and preparing retainer letters;
• Tasks related to commercial transactions, including but not limited to : due diligence searches, interim and final due diligence reporting, reviewing and formatting Co-ownership Agreements, Leases, Shareholders Agreements, Share Purchase Agreements and Asset Purchase Agreements, drafting closing documents, coordinating electronic signatures, and attending to closings and payouts.
• Preparing trust deposits, trust cheque requests, trust transfers, investment deposits and redemptions, billing and generating monthly WIP and AR Reports;
• Sending and receiving letters with or without enclosures, as well as with or without courier;
• Calendar organization for lawyers including scheduling telephone, video conference and in-person client meetings, booking boardrooms and setting up virtual meetings using Zoom and Teams; and
• Other administrative duties as required.

What we are looking for :

• Minimum 3 years’ of experience as an LAA in a busy corporate practice
• A Legal Administrative Assistant certificate from an accredited post-secondary institution
• Familiarity with DocuSign and myLTSA
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to handle a high volume of work in a fast paced environment
• Ability to work in independently and in a team environment

Compensation

The typical salary range for this position is $52,000 - $72,000. The base pay offered may vary depending on job-related skills / knowledge, experience, and internal and market equity.

Please send your resume with Corporate LAA in the subject line, along with a cover letter stating salary expectations to careers@lklaw.

ca.We thank all applicants for their interest only those considered for an interview will be contacted.