LEGAL ASSISTANT OR PARALEGAL- CORPORATE LAW (100% REMOTE)

GPAC

  • Burnaby, BC
  • $60,000-80,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
  • Apply easily
Job Title: Legal Assistant/Paralegal- Corporate LawOur client is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant or Paralegal to support their thriving Corporate Law practice.The firm has a friendly collegial team culture and offers work/life balance. The role offers the ability to work 100% remotely or in office if preferred.WHAT THE DAY-TO-DAY ENTAILS:
  • Maintain and organize calendars and client contacts; schedule appointments and meetings as required.
  • Prepare required documents and presentations for client meetings.
  • Create, organize, and maintain electronic files as required; update client files ongoing to maintain accuracy of contact information.
  • Lead the administrative function for time entry and the monthly billing cycle, working closely with the bookkeeper.
  • Follow up and follow through with clients diligently exercising discretion and professionalism.
  • Prepare financial forms for expense reports, requisitions, trust deposits, and wire transfers.
  • Draft and proofread documents and forms (transactional forms and documents).
  • Ability to adhere to deadlines while maintaining a high quality of work.
  • Other legal administrative duties as required to support the team and firm.
YOUR REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Minimum of five (5) years demonstrated work experience in a aw firm within a Corporate Law support capacity within British Columbia.
  • Ability to work autonomously in a remote role yet maintain a collegial team environment.
  • Proven organizational ability and able to exercise sound judgment when making decisions.
  • Excellent attention to detail demonstrated via proofreading and grammatical skills for forms, documents, and presentations.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise professionalism over the phone and email communication.
  • Strong verbal and written interpersonal skills.
  • Advanced to expert level technical proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
  • Proficiency with legal software to assist with Corporate Law transactions and to support accounting functions.
  • Adhere to strict deadlines and achieve accuracy and results under pressure.
YOUR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Legal Assistant diploma from an accredited institution.
  • Advanced to expert level proficiency in ALF and PC Law preferred; proficiency in comparable legal software applications will be considered.
BENEFITS PROVIDED:
  • Health and dental.
  • Work/life balance.
  • Top compensation.
  • Ability to work remotely 100% or onsite if preferred.
  • Be a part of a friendly team!
Interested in learning more?Apply online or send your resume in confidence to: Melissa.Peavey@gogpac.comHave questions?Contact Melissa Peavey. TEL: (605) 593-9674.Are you a law firm requiring talent acquisition support?Let's schedule time to have an introduction.

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