Environment Law Legal Administrative Assistant

About the Company
Forge Recruitment is pleased to partner with our client, a reputable law firm, in their search for an Environmental Law Legal Administrative Assistant to join their Vancouver office.

About the Role

• Manage calendars, ensuring they are up to date and reminding lawyers of meetings
• Arrange photocopying, printing, organizing couriers, sending out of letters, faxes
• Arrange for files to be opened and closed, supervise general filing requirements and record keeping
• Coordinate/conduct conflict searches with the assistance of the Administrative Assistant
• Enter, maintain and update client details and relevant information in the Firm's CRM contacts system
• Check correspondence, attachments, documents, reports, presentations, faxes
• Assist lawyers and Practice Group Billing Coordinator in the billing and credit control process by liaising with the lawyer and accounts and to produce standard prebill financial/time reports through the system
• Request cheques, bank transfers and paying in money received, as appropriate Other duties and responsibilities
  

The Offer
The firm offers the opportunity to work in a supportive work environment with a phenomenal company culture while receiving a competitive compensation package between $50,000 - $73,000, a comprehensive benefits package, and work-from-home flexibility.

What You Bring

• 2+ years of experience in the legal industry
• Legal Assistant Diploma or equivalent experience
• Strong written and oral communication
• Proficiency in MS Office (excellent knowledge of advanced functions in Word)
• Familiarity with document management systems (iManage) considered an asset
• Ability to communicate in a professional manner with clients and lawyers
• Ability to interact professionally with clients and all members of the firm
• Strong organizational skills and time management skills
• Detail-oriented individual with good proofreading skills
• Excellent multi-tasking skills
• Ability to follow instructions with minimal supervision and take initiative
• Able to set priorities while maintaining flexibility
• A team player with excellent interpersonal skills.

Next Steps
If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please apply, in confidence. Thank you for your interest in the position and in Forge Recruitment.