Legal Assistant, Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Dentons
- Vancouver, BC
- $55,000-75,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Preparing legal documents such as pleadings, correspondence, applications, etc.
- Setting court dates and discoveries and communicating with registries
- Maintaining an efficient file management and bring forward system in accordance with the firm's standards and policy
- Entering and maintaining on a timely basis lawyer's dockets, and manage monthly bill cycles
- Dealing with and responding to client inquiries and conducting follow up as required
- Preparing forms such as cheque requisitions, wire transfers, trust deposits, and expense reports
- Updating and maintaining client/matter lists
- Scheduling appointments and meetings
- Administrative tasks including scanning, photocopying, file management, etc.
- Other duties as assigned
- Legal Administrative Assistant Certification from an accredited institution
- A minimum of 3 years experience as a Legal Assistant in the area of Litigation
- Familiarity with the Rules of Court and related forms and practice directions
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written)
- Strong technical skills including knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and BC Online;
- Professional client and telephone manner and a proven track record of working with confidential information
- Able to work independently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Strong grammatical skills, including punctuation and proofreading, attention to detail and accuracy are a must