Overview
Legal Administrative Assistant Jobs in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada at Robert Half
We are looking for a dedicated family law LAA to join our client, a boutique family law firm in Vancouver downtown. In this role, you will provide essential support to 2 lawyers, focusing on administrative and procedural tasks within the realm of family law. This position requires someone with excellent organizational and communication skills and a strong attention to detail.
Responsibilities:
Preliminary drafting of correspondence and legal documents
Understanding of legal procedures in family law
Filing, file maintenance and calendar diarizations, and incoming/outgoing mail
Managing BF system
Fielding client inquiries via telephone contact/management
Liaising with legal assistants, other lawyers, and clients on file progress
Assisting with the drafting of court documents, list of documents, Separation Agreements, Minutes of Settlements, financial statements and summaries
General administrative duties
Qualifications:
Legal administrative assistant certificate/diploma from a recognized institution
3+ years of family law LAA experience
Strong technical skills, including knowledge of Microsoft programs (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook), Divorcemate, Adobe, BC Online, PCLaw
Ability to prioritize a high volume of tasks and competing priorities
Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and confidentiality based on changing demands
Meticulous organizational skills and attention to detail
Mature, reliable and strong interpersonal skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Title: Legal Administrative Assistant
Company: Robert Half
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Category: Law/Legal (Legal Secretary), Administrative/Clerical (Legal Secretary)
