Legal Assistant - Labour and Employment

We are currently recruiting for Legal Assistants with 6+ years of experience to join our talented team. This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday (8:30am to 4:30pm). Employment and Labour experience required.

Responsibilities:

• Drafting legal documents, pleadings and correspondence


• Management of files from opening to closing including filing, file organization, tracking and filing email correspondence


• Ability to diarize dates independently with respect to client files and practice management, maintenance of a lawyer's calendar and a reliable bring forward (BF) system


• Preparation of monthly accounts and expense reports


• Coordination of lawyer's administrative tasks and marketing initiatives

Qualifications:

• Solid understanding of legal procedures and documentation


• Recent Labour and Employment experience


• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook


• Advanced knowledge of MS Teams, One Drive and Adobe


• Advanced knowledge of a document management program (iManage preferred)


• Excellent composition, grammar, spelling, and editing skills


• Communicates professionally with clients, co-workers and other parties


• Ability to balance and prioritize a substantial workload and handle routine tasks with little supervision


• LAA Certificate or equivalent work experience

Why RG:

• Professional, collaborative, team-oriented environment


• Flexible work available after introductory period

Job Type: Flexible-Remote. Full-time, Monday to Friday

Benefits:

• Extended Health/Vision/Dental


• Disability and Life insurance


• Employee assistance program


• On-site gym

Work Location: Downton Vancouver, BC V6C 1S9