LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT – PARALEGAL

Job title: LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT – PARALEGAL

Company:

Job description: Recruiting in Motion is a successful and dynamic professional employment agency that has become deeply integrated into Metro Vancouver’s business sector as the go-to agency for the recruitment and placement of outstanding employees. BC-owned and operated, we ensure all our candidates — temporary, contract, permanent or executive — are provided with exciting and impressive employment opportunities. In fact, we are ranked as one of Growth 500 Canada’s fastest growing companies and we represent BC’s TOP Employers!

About our Client

Our client, a professional and well-established Law Firm in Surrey is looking for an Legal Administrative Assistant to join their team on a permanent basis. Hours of work are 9 am – 5 pm, and will offer a salary based on the required qualifications and experience. This is a phenomenal opportunity to gain priceless experience in a people-focused environment with room for growth and development – apply today!

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and edit correspondence and legal documents
• Calendar schedule management
• Maintain and organize client files
• Carry out correspondance and communication with internal and external clients
• Draft a variety of court documents including (not limited to) Notice of Civil Claim, Bill of Costs, Affidavits, List of documents
• Full preparations for Examinations for Discovery, Mediation and/or Trial
• Minimum five years experience
• Setting court dates, discoveries and communicating with registries
• Arranging court filings and applications
• Preparing and drafting various correspondance and documents, including court pleadings
• Maintaing an efficient file management and bring forward system
• Liasing with legal assistants, paralegals, other lawyers and clients on file process
• General administrative duties as required
• Arranging court filings and applications
• Handling and preparing Wills and Estate files, Power of attourney, Representation agreements, Advanced directives, etc.
• Working on LTSA, BC Online Hub, Strata documents, ProSuite

Qualifications:

• Excellent grammar, spelling, and proofreading skills
• Ability to prioritize work and meet tight deadlines
• The ability to work independently as well as work well in a team environment
• Excellent organization and communication skills
• A professional work ethic, a great attitude, and the ability to adapt to varying expectations
• Excellent eye for detail

How to Apply

All applicants must have legal permission to work in Canada and require a valid Work Permit and Social Insurance Number.

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About Recruiting in Motion

Recruiting in Motion has locations in Vancouver and Delta and is a locally owned and operated employment agency serving the staffing needs of the Greater Vancouver and Lower Mainland business commu…

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Location: Delta, BC

Job date: Sat, 23 Jan 2021 06:59:37 GMT