We're Hiring!

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If you're interested in one of our open positions, start by applying here and attaching your resume.

Current available opportunities:

Legal Administrative Assistant (all areas of our practice)

Hours of Work

Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm.

Duties and Responsibilities

· Communicate with lawyers, staff, clients, legal professionals and others

o Use of telephone, email, and in person

o Collecting and providing information

o Receiving directions from responsible lawyer or other staff

o Regularly reviewing files with the responsible lawyer

o Reviewing and responding to incoming email, and voicemails

· Tracking deadlines and organization

o Calculation of limitation dates

o Managing a Bring Forward (BF) system

o Advising the responsible lawyer of pending deadlines and ensuring submissions made by required deadlines

· Scheduling

o Contacting clients, other lawyers, court reporters, experts, courts, etc.

o Updating the responsible lawyer’s calendars, BF system and trial schedule

· Preparing and submitting correspondence, forms and legal documents

o Creating documents from firm precedents and or using online platforms or court forms

o Drafting various pleadings for various areas of law

o Making copies, submitting to agents, courts, opposing counsel, etc.

· Organizing files and binders

o Copying 

o Filing

o Compiling and indexing

· Posting and billing

o Posting time and disbursements using Unity Accounting (formerly ESILAW), papercut, etc.

o Preparing bills using Unity Accounting (formerly ESILAW) and firm precedents

o Following up with clients for payment

o Accepting payments and ensuring correct and accurate records

Qualifications

· Grade 12 Diploma

· Legal Administrative Assistant certification or equivalent experience

Technical Skills

· Experience and proficiency in office equipment including computers, telephones, printers/copiers and fax machines

· Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook

· Fast and accurate keyboarding and transcribing 

· Experience with Unity Accounting (formerly ESILAW) and document management programs an asset

· Experience with BC Online, Divorcemate and other platforms an asset

· Knowledgeable in Supreme Court Family and Civil Rules/Forms and Provincial Court Family Rules/Forms

Personal Characteristics

· Professional demeanor

· Client focused

· Self sufficient

· Communicates clearly in both verbal and written forms

· Attention to detail

· Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize

Salary and Benefits

· Salary commensurate with experience and benefits available after successful completion of probationary period

To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume and applicable reference letters to the Managing Partner, Coral D Atchison, in person or via email at catchison@callp.ca. Only those candidates chosen will be contacted.