Legal Assistant - Port Moody, Canada - Synthesis Legal

Description

• Draft pleadings including Appointments to Examine for Discovery, Requisitions, Notice of Trials, etc.
• Draft letters to 3rdparty suppliers, opposing counsel and clients as requested.
• Performing searches through Land Title Office; Court Services Online, etc as required.
• Canvassing dates with opposing counsel to schedule mediation, discoveries, trials, etc., overall coordination of lawyers' calendars. Diarization of deadlines, use of the BF system and calendar entries.
• Primary contact for Synthesis Legal, responsible for answering calls, speaking with current and potential clients, and distributing messages to the lawyers and paralegal.
• Will be the primary person responsible for general office administrative tasks and duties.
• Mail/Courier/Scanning which will require periodic visits to the office and post office.

• 1 to 2 years experience in the legal field as a legal administrative assistant
• Legal Assistant certificate from recognized program is a plus
• Previous experience in litigation practice
• Familiarity with Supreme Court Rules, documents, practices and procedures and filing deadlines
• Experience with MS365/Sharepoint, MS Word, Excel and Outlook
• Strong work ethic, and the ability to work independently, take initiative and be resourceful
• Excited to contribute to the development of our growing firm and work as part of a team

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• Work from home

• Monday to Friday