Legal Support Services Assistant - Vancouver, Canada - Fasken

Fasken

Verified Company

Vancouver, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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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.

We are a place where bright, talented, and collegial people want to work together and we work hard together to achieve our goals in a collaborative and efficient way.

A Day In The Life
This is a full-time on site position and occasional pre-authorized overtime may be required to meet client needs. This role reports to the Manager of Legal Support Services.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to**:

Open files and conduct conflict searches
Create routine documents
Coordinate large scan, print or copy jobs
Submit expenses
Prepare cheque requests and courier packages
Assist with preparation of closing books
Provide overflow support of administrative tasks
Other duties as required

Required Knowledge and Experience

Completion of a postsecondary Legal Assistant or Paralegal course
Preference for an applicant with coop, internship, or previous work experience in a law firm environment
Indepth understanding of business and legal terminology
Superior computer and typing skills; proficiency in MS Office 365, Word, Excel, Power Point, Adobe Pro, digital dictation, iManage DMS, etc.

Why Work With Us
Fasken is dedicated to rewarding your contributions and encouraging your professional development.

We offer a comprehensive salary and benefits package that is very competitive, together with opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Our benefits include:

A health and wellness subsidy
An annual education & tuition reimbursement
Flexible medical and dental benefits (effective from day one)
Short term and long term disability insurance
Personal days
Employee & family assistance program
Paid vacation and sick days
Group retirement savings plan with matching contributions
Monetary incentive for employee referrals
Flexible working arrangements
Opportunities to give back to your community through firm initiatives
An engaging firm culture that celebrates our hardworking and dedicated people

Diversity and Inclusion
At Fasken we believe a diverse workplace comprises individuals with unique backgrounds, characteristics and qualities. An inclusive workplace creates an equitable environment where individuals are respected and where they are welcome. Fasken is committed to diversity and inclusion in all that we do.

Accessibility and Accommodation

Background and Reference Checks

Any offer of employment may be conditional upon full background checks including a criminal record check, a credit check, employment and educational verification.

Compensation

The typical salary range for this position is $43,000 - $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.

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