Legal Assistant - New Westminster, Canada - Hamilton & Company
2 weeks ago
Description
Hamilton & Company is a 6 lawyer firm located in New Westminster with an outstanding track record in strata property law and civil litigation.
We offer a great working environment with excellent benefits, including 100% employer paid extended health, dental, AD&D, life insurance and covered parking.
We are currently recruiting for a full time Legal Administrative Assistant to join our office.- Legal Administrative Assistant certificate from an accredited institution
- Minimum 5 years of previous related legal assistant experience in a busy civil litigation practice
Key Responsibilities:
- File preparation and management
- Daily communication with clients, experts and opposing counsel
- Time entry and billing
- Booking court dates and discoveries
- Organization and assembly of chambers records, books of authorities, appeal records and appeal books
- Filing pleadings and assembling evidence and submission in various tribunals including the Civil Resolution Tribunal, Residential Tenancy Branch and the Human Rights Tribunal
- Preparation of List of Documents and Bill of Costs
- Other general and administrative tasks as required
Key Skills:
- Knowledge of the Rules of Court, court practices and procedures
- Strong computer skills, including proficiency with MS Office and Worldox
- The ability to prioritize and meet tight deadlines
- Proven ability to thrive in a fast paced, busy environment
- Excellent English written and oral skills
- Attention to detail and solid organizational skills
- Service oriented, adaptable, reliable and dependable
- Professional work ethic and great attitude
- The ability to work independently as well as in a team setting
- Maintains confidentiality and discretion
Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent
Salary:
$50,000.00-$65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Onsite parking
- Vision care
Flexible Language Requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
- Overtime pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- New Westminster, BC V3L 1V3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Education:
- Secondary School (preferred)
Experience:
- legal assistant: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Legal Administrative Assistant Certificate (required)
Work Location:
In person
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