Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant

About the Company
Forge Recruitment is currently searching for a Litigation Legal Assistant to join the Litigation team in a large firm with an office in downtown Vancouver.

About the Role

• Preparation and production of a variety of legal documents, with accuracy, in the area of litigation;
• Attending to file openings, preparation and management;
• Preparation of daily correspondence;
• Entering time and working with the billing department, as required;
• Performing online searches and filings through BC Online/BC Registries;
• Proofreading of typed material for grammatical, typographical or spelling errors;
• Maintaining an efficient bring forward/follow-up system;
• Carrying out other general administrative tasks as required by the firm.

The Offer

The firm offers a lot of career development opportunities, as well as mentorship. In addition, the firm provides development opportunities and an excellent remuneration ranging between $60,000 - $70,000 and benefits package.

What You Bring

• 3+ years' experience as a legal assistant in the area of litigation with knowledge and understanding of the B.C. Supreme Court Rules
• Legal Assistant Certification from an accredited institution
• Solid understanding of law office procedures
• Strong computer skills in the area of Microsoft Suite
• iManage, 3E experience would be an asset
• Rigor and attention to detail
• Great organization and prioritization skills
• Handling and prioritizing workload while working under pressure of tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment

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.