Avid Law Corporation Seeking a Legal Assistant
Location: Richmond, BC
Hours: Full-Time (40 hours/week)
Key Responsibilities:
Drafting a variety of legal documents including wills, deeds, affidavits, and briefs, starting from rough drafts, shorthand, or dictation.
Ensuring all documents and correspondence are accurate and comply with legal standards and grammatical rules.
Organizing schedules for legal staff, including setting up meetings, appointments, and conferences.
Managing and maintaining confidential and sensitive legal files and records.
Distributing incoming correspondence, including electronic communication, and managing internal information flow.
Implementing and overseeing office procedures and routines to ensure efficiency.
Training new staff in office procedures and software.
Qualifications:
Completion of secondary school is an asset.
2 years experience as a legal assistant or similar role.
Familiarity with law, legal procedures, and protocols.
Proficiency in MS Office and ability to work with legal technology (case management software, etc.).
Excellent secretarial and organizational skills.
Ability to juggle multiple activities and work under pressure.
Legal Assistant certification or diploma preferred.
What We Offer:
A competitive salary of $28 per hour.
A supportive and collaborative work environment.
Opportunities for professional development and growth within the firm.
A role that is central to the success of our team and our clients.
How to Apply:
Please send your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you would be a great fit for this role to reception@avid-law.com. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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