Wills & Estate Legal Assistant

Job title:

Wills & Estate Legal Assistant

Company

Impact Recruitment

Job description

Are you a legal assistant with experience working in litigation? Do you have a “can do” attitude and enjoy taking the initiative? Does the chance to gain experience working for an internationally reputable law firm with a positive collegial environment interest you? Then check out the below role!ABOUT OUR CLIENTBeing a global firm, our client has earned a spot as one of the best Canadian law firms, having a presence in over 60 practices and 50 industries. They pride themselves on strong collaboration and being able to partner with key partners to ensure they provide their clients with the best legal services and the ability to give back to the community. More pertinent to you, they have an excellent reputation and boast a positive, collegial work environment for all members of their staff.ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITYThe position would be ideal for an experienced legal administrative assistant with a solid foundation in Trusts, Wills and Estate litigation who is looking to join a top tier global law firm. Mandarin proficiency is an asset for this role.ABOUT THE POSITIONYour duties include, but are not limited to:

• Handle all administrative duties such as email and calendar management, coordinating meetings, attending to conflict searches and file openings/closings, preparing expense reports, etc.
• Prepare and maintain a bring-forward system, as well as provide appropriate reminders
• Ensure all physical and electronic filing is organized and up to date on a regular basis
• Prepare engagement letters and routine correspondence
• Liaise with Billing Coordinators for the monthly production of accounts
• Provide backup coverage in the absence of other assistants or team members
• Other duties, as assigned

THE REQUIREMENTS

• 3+ of experience with litigation, ideally in a large firm setting
• Legal Administrative Assistant Certificate
• Prior experience in Commercial Litigation an asset
• Strong understanding of legal and business terminology
• Proficient with iManage, 3E, DocuSign, and MS Office
• Ability to take initiative and be proactive
• Highly organized and excellent attention to detail in conjugation with strong communication skills

COMPENSATION

• $50,000 – $70,000 depending on experience
• 3 weeks vacation
• Flexible Medical and Dental benefits
• Health & Wellness subsidy
• Group retirement savings plan with matching contributions
• Personal Days & Paid sick days

HOW TO APPLYPlease apply directly to this posting with the most recent version of your resume. If you would like to speak with us regarding this position, please contact Michael Shiel at: 604 558 3856 ext. 213 or email mshiel@impactrecruitment.ca. To learn more about our open positions, visit us at impactrecruitment.ca.Looking for a job NOW? Sign up for AmbiMi (Impact Recruitment’s sister company) to find a job today: https://www.ambimi.com/become-a-professionalABOUT IMPACT RECRUITMENTSpecializing in a wide variety of industries and recruitment verticals, Impact Recruitment is passionate about matching exceptional talent with exciting new opportunities. For job seekers, we offer a dedicated approach to finding the right opportunity for your career growth.The Certified Candidate® system by Impact Recruitment is designed to ensure your next career move is the right one. We take the time to thoroughly understand your technical abilities, your career goals, and you. Become a Certified Candidate® and enjoy a better recruitment experience with Impact. Learn more at impactrecruitment.ca.Privacy and confidentiality are important to us; as such all applications are kept strictly confidential. We will not share your information with anyone without your prior approval. While we will only be considering qualified applicants for this position, if you are interested in pursuing an alternate career path, we would certainly be happy to speak with you about opportunities that fit your profile.IMP05

Expected salary

$50000 – 70000 per year

Location

Vancouver, BC

Job date

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 01:02:11 GMT

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