Legal Assistant - Abbotsford, Canada - Legatum Estate Litigation
5 days ago
Description
Legatum estate litigation is a boutique law firm in Abbotsford, BC specializing exclusively in estate law. This includes estate disputes and estate planning.We are currently seeking a self-motivated, detail oriented, positive individual with excellent interpersonal skills to join our team as a legal administrative assistant.
Responsibilities:
- Support lawyers and other staff;
- General administrative duties;
- Draft, review and prepare routine correspondence, legal documents, and court pleadings;
- Schedule appointments, trial dates, mediations, examination for discoveries, and various other court proceedings; and
- Maintain established systems within the firm such as digital file organization and Bring Forward systems.
Qualifications:
- Experience as a legal assistant is preferred;
- Understanding of BC civil litigation and solicitor practices and procedures;
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
- Strong attention to detail including proofreading, grammar and editing skills;
- Must be highly organized and able to multi task and work under the pressure of deadlines;
- Able to thrive in a fastpaced, professional team environment; and
- Excellent interpersonal skills to positively interact with clients, lawyers and other staff.
How to apply:
Schedule:
permanent part time 3-4 days/week
Job Types:
Part-time, Permanent
Work Location:
One location
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