Legal Assistant

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City of Abbotsford

Abbotsford

CAD 30,000 - 60,000

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Job description

At the City of Abbotsford, we offer ongoing personal and professional development opportunities, competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package.

The City of Abbotsford is committed to creating a workplace that fosters a culture of diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from individuals from all genders, backgrounds, and underrepresented groups.

We are happy to work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process.

Legal Assistant

Legal & Legislative Services
CUPE, Temporary Full Time
Posting #J0325-0511

The City of Abbotsford’s Legal Services division is seeking a self-motivated professional to join their dynamic team as a Legal Assistant for a temporary 12-month period.

In this role, you will provide legal assistance to in-house legal counsel and other City staff with daily business and long-term planning, and will work on a broad range of issues that impact the municipality. Responsibilities include:

Overseeing the intake and response to liability claims (e.g., drafting decision letters to claimants);
Contract and matter management;
Invoice processing;
Drafting, filing, and serving court materials (e.g., judgments);
Preparing, reviewing, and distributing contracts and other legal documents;
Processing land title registrations and statutory declarations;
Obtaining and reviewing corporate, insurance, and other records;
Managing deadlines, triaging requests for legal support, and gathering and organizing documents;
Communicating regularly with other City staff to respond to liability claims and comply with document demands and other requests for information;
Routinely communicating with external parties including outside counsel, insurance adjusters, claimants, and the general public.

Your organization, prioritization, and time management skills will make you an asset to the team. This is an ideal role for a civically-minded legal assistant who would like to work on exciting, satisfying, and unique projects across a range of different practice areas in an established legal department with excellent internal and external support.

Qualifications Required:

Completion of a one-year Legal Assistant certificate or a related discipline from a recognized post-secondary institution;
Three years of experience processing legal documentation, preferably in a municipal setting;
Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence; and
Experience with BC Registries and Online Services, myLTSA, and Court Services Online would be considered an asset.

This position is unionized, CUPE Local 774, and the hourly rate of pay is from $35.30 - $41.53.

At the City of Abbotsford, we work strongly to create a challenging yet rewarding environment for our employees to thrive. We offer ongoing personal and professional development opportunities, competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package, including membership in British Columbia’s Municipal Pension Plan (a defined benefit pension).

To apply, please visit us online at: www.abbotsford.ca/careers

Closing Date: April 14, 2025