Legal Administrative Assistant – Commercial Litigation and Construction Law
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Job title: Legal Administrative Assistant – Commercial Litigation and Construction Law
Job description: Legal Administrative Assistant – Commercial Litigation and Construction Law
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LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT – COMMERCIAL LITIGATION & CONSTRUCTION LAW
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Vancouver, BC
ABOUT US
STRIVE is a Vancouver based recruitment firm offering recruitment solutions in the specialist areas of Accounting & Finance, Corporate Administration and Operations & Manufacturing. We are passionate about recruitment at STRIVE and commit to offering an upfront, genuine and consultative approach to everything we do – which is a big reason as to why we have been successful. Our proactive recruitment approach allows us to uncover high calibre professionals for niche, specialized and what are often regarded as “hard to fill” roles. At the same time, our simple philosophy recognizes the need to fully understand every client and candidate’s motivations, requirements and objectives.
THE ROLE:
If you are looking for a challenge and a chance to grow your career alongside the best and brightest in the industry, you will find it at our client. We are currently seeking a
Commercial Litigation and Construction Law Legal Assistant.
The position provides an opportunity to work with a vibrant and team-oriented group of people. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 3-4 years’ experience working in a Canadian law firm, be energetic, flexible, highly motivated and driven to succeed.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Liaising with other legal assistants, paralegals, lawyers and clients regarding file progress
- Drafting and transcribing legal documents, basic pleadings and correspondence
- Fielding client inquiries
- Managing and maintaining a bring-forward system for tasks and appointments
- Organizing meetings and scheduling discoveries, trials, and other court dates
- Preparing application records
- Keeping files up-to-date
- Preparing monthly accounts
- Conducting searches
- Other various general administrative duties, as required
REQUIREMENTS:
- Completion of an accredited Legal Administrative Assistant program
- Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience as a Legal Administrative Assistant
- Advanced computer skills with Word, Excel and Outlook
- Keyboarding at a minimum or 60wpm
- Excellent spelling, grammar and proofreading skills
- A thorough understanding of civil litigation rules and procedures
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Excellent proof reading, writing, spelling and grammar skills
- Organized with the ability to juggle multiple tasks and prioritize workload in a fast-paced and time sensitive environment
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with lawyers, paralegals and legal
- assistants
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as a contributing member in a team
- environment
- Proven ability to take initiative as well as follow instructions and adhere to strict deadlines
- Positive, professional, can do attitude
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About STRIVE Recruitment
STRIVE is a Vancouver based recruitment firm offering recruitment solutions in the specialist areas of Accounting & Finance, Corporate Administration and Operations & Manufacturing. We are …
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Job date: Mon, 10 May 2021 07:42:47 GMT