Hybrid Reception​/Junior LAA Position Law Firm

We have an excellent opportunity for a junior candidate! Our client, a small law firm in Burnaby, is seeking an entry‑level or junior candidate to work as a both a receptionist as well as in the capacity of a junior LAA. Dealing in Wills & Estates, Civil Litigation and some Corporate Law, this is a great opportunity to be exposed to and learn several areas of law.

• Greet and tend to clients
• Answer and direct incoming calls
• Notify lawyers and assistants of clients arrivals and maintain log visitors
• Arrange for meetings
• Process credit card payments
• Cross‑train in other office services positions
• Retrieve closed files
• Provide administrative support to lawyers including;
  • filing, opening & closing files, maintaining calendars and client lists, maintaining bring forward systems, reviewing and filing email correspondence using established firm standards and procedures, and time entry
• Assistance with the production of basic correspondence and legal documents using advanced formatting features, including proofreading and formatting
• Organizing and assembling documents, books, binders and other materials
• Assisting other staff with work as time permits
• Other general administrative and legal support related tasks

• LAA Certificate from recognized institution or relevant work experience
• Proficient with MS Word and Outlook
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to work independently

Salary for this position will be $55,000 per annum with extended benefits for health and dental along with 3 weeks vacation after one year.