Legal Assistant, Litigation

Essential Functions

• Attending to coordination of service and filing of court documents at various levels of court
• Assisting lawyers and paralegals with drafting court document forms and BC court filings
• Managing court filing deadlines and coordination of hearing dates
• Developing and maintaining filing systems
• Opening and organizing client files including managing limitation periods
• Administrative duties as required such as managing calendars, coordinating meetings and making travel arrangements
• Assisting with client billings and preparing invoices and account letters
• Preparing expense reports
• Maintaining up to date contact information
• Liaising with internal clients (regional and firm-wide), lawyers, and staff on various matters

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience as a legal assistant supporting multiple legal professionals within a civil litigation environment
• Post-Secondary education in legal administration or equivalent
• Knowledge of the BC Supreme Court Rules, court practices and procedures
• Strong computer skills including proficiency with MS Office
• Excellent organizational and communication skills; self-motivated with the ability to multi-task
• Impeccable proofreading, grammar skills and attention to detail
• Service oriented, adaptable, reliable and dependable
• Professional work ethic and great attitude
• Maintains confidentiality and discretion
• Exceptional ability to work independently with minimal supervision or within a team environment