Legal Administrative Assistant - 14-month Contract

Who we are:

Campbell Froh May & Rice LLP (www.cfmrlaw.com) is an established and thriving law firm located in the heart of central Richmond (near Lansdowne skytrain station) dedicated to providing exceptional legal services to our clients. Our core areas of expertise include business law, commercial and residential real estate, civil litigation, estates and estate planning.

We have an exciting opportunity for a 14-month contract Legal Administrative Assistant to join our Litigation team starting December 1, 2024, with potential for longer-term employment. If you have at least three years’ previous experience in this area and are looking to advance your career, this may be the ideal position for you.

In this role you will be responsible for:

1. Handling litigation files from inception to close including:

• Working closely with the responsible lawyer on file
• Client communication and scheduling client meetings
• Drafting, preparing and editing various litigation documents (e.g. pleadings, briefs) and court forms
• Preparing and following up on statement of accounts
• Other duties as assigned

Required qualifications, experience and attributes/skills:

1. Completion of a post-secondary legal administrative assistant program and experience with Clio software is an asset
2. At least three years’ previous experience in a law firm
3. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
4. Superior written and oral communication skills

What you can expect:

1. We offer a collegial, flexible work environment with a focus on work-life balance
2. Competitive compensation commensurate with experience
3. Benefits Package
4. RRSP matching program
5. Generous vacation time with additional paid personal days
6. Emphasis on professional growth including paid continuing legal education and in-house mentoring

Please note that this position requires in-person attendance, and we are currently not accepting applications for remote work.

Please submit your resume along with a cover letter to recruitment@cfmrlaw.com.

Please note that we are not accepting applications via recruiters at this time.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Please note only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed-term contract
Contract length: 14 months

Pay: $50,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-12-02