Legal Assistant

Professional downtown Vancouver law firm is seeking a dedicated Legal Assistant to join their team on a temporary basis for a minimum 2-month contract. If you're an experienced LA, organized, detail-oriented, and thrive in a supportive role, we’d love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

1. Provide administrative support to senior lawyers, including managing schedules, correspondence, and filing legal documents
2. Prepare, proofread, and edit legal documents and correspondence
3. Assist with case management, including organizing and maintaining case files
4. Coordinate communication between clients, courts, and other stakeholders
5. Perform legal research as needed
6. Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism

Qualifications:

1. Minimum 1 year recent work experience as a legal assistant
2. Legal Assistant Certificate an asset
3. Proficiency in MS Office Suite and PC Law
4. Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively
5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
6. Familiarity with legal terminology and procedures required
7. Ability to work independently and within a team
8. Ability to deliver to tight deadlines
9. Able to start immediately

To apply, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and availability today.

We look forward to reviewing your application!