Assistant-e Paralégal F/H - Vancouver, BC, Canada - BC Legal Management Association

Description

Who We Are Fasken is a leading international business law and litigation firm, and was recently voted one of Canada's Best Employers for 2023.

Our firm's 950 lawyers are located across offices in Vancouver, Surrey, Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa, Montréal, Québec City, London and Johannesburg and an office in the professional and retail district known as Taza (/Ta-Zah/) on Tsuut'ina lands.

Providing strategic and thoughtful advice in all areas of business law, our broad range of clients include close to half of the Fortune 100 companies, as well as corporate clients, government agencies, regulatory authorities, non-profit bodies and individuals.

Our clients interests are paramount in all that we do and we take pride in supporting our communities. The Legal Assistant contributes to the efficient day-to-day operations by providing clerical and administrative support to our lawyers.

This is done through exceptional practice management and client service, the ability to successfully handle competing priorities, and a high degree of confidentiality and discretion.

This is an on-site role.

Handle all administrative duties such as email and calendar management, coordinating meetings, attending to conflict searches and file openings/closings, preparing expense reports, etc.

Liaise with Billing Coordinators for the monthly production of accounts
Legal Assistant Certificate from an accredited post secondary institution or equivalent work experience
A minimum of 2-3 years of litigation experience (large firm experience preferred)
In depth understanding of business and legal terminology
Strong technical skills using Microsoft Office 365
In-depth understanding of business and legal terminology
Ability to work independently and also be a flexible team player
Flexible medical and dental benefits (effective from day one)
Short term and long term disability insurance
Group retirement savings plan with matching contributions
Flexible working arrangements
Opportunities to give back to your community through firm initiatives
Diversity and Inclusion At Fasken we believe a diverse workplace comprises individuals with unique backgrounds, characteristics and qualities. Fasken is committed to diversity and inclusion in all that we do.

Accessibility and Accommodation It is important to our Firm that all its members, including those with disabilities, find our workplace to be welcoming and supportive.

Reasonable accommodations are available on request for candidates with disabilities taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

the base pay offered is based on location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, internal and market equity.