Float Legal Administrative Assistant

Description

Lawson Lundell LLP is seeking a Float Legal Administrative Assistant to join our Vancouver office. Regular working hours Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm.

• Provide coverage to lawyers during absences of their regularly assigned assistant
• Liaise with other Legal Assistants, Paralegals, Lawyers and clients regarding file progress
• Document editing, file maintenance and management, time entry, billing, and managing a bring forward system
• Provide overflow assistance to Legal Assistants, Paralegals and Lawyers
• Other administrative duties as assigned

• Legal Administrative Assistant certification from an accredited institution
• Previous legal assistant experience will be considered an asset
• Exceptional aptitude in Microsoft Office
• Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and solve problems in a fast paced environment
• Has the ability to work both independently and a part of a collegial team
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Displays extraordinary customer service in a professional, mature and courteous manner
• Highly dependable and adaptable with great work ethic
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills

• Health Benefits:
  
  extended health, dental, vision, out of country, life, ad&d
• Lifestyle Benefit: reimbursement for purchases from a pre-approved list, including memberships and gym equipment
• Tenant Fitness Centre: access to the fitness centre in our office building
• Paid Parental Leave top up
• Education Reimbursement: we are committed to growth and development, and our educational reimbursement policy provides opportunity for our staff to expand on their knowledge in the legal field
• Paid Time Off: vacation time starts at 3 weeks, personal days, sick time, and a volunteer day every year
• Financial Benefits:
  
  defined contribution pension plan matched by the firm, RRSP, TFSA, year-end bonuses and an employee referral bonus program
• Fun Environment: annual year end party, happy hours, staff appreciation week and many other social events
• Awards: long-term service and bonus vacation awards

The hiring range for this position is $50,000 - $55,000 annually; the base pay offered is based on location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, internal and market equity.