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legal administrative assistant

Title posted on indeed.com - ICBC Legal Administrative Assistant

Posted on November 27, 2024 by Employer details Hamilton Duncan Law Corporation

Job details

*WHO WE ARE* Hamilton Duncan is the Fraser Valley?s pre-eminent law firm, boasting a team of more than 35 talented lawyers and 70 excellent support staff. Located in Surrey ? one of the fastest-growing cities in Canada ? we provide high-end legal services to a wide variety of clients in an assortment of engaging and challenging matters across diverse areas of practice. We pride ourselves on a commitment to our community and our collegial workplace. We want people who value a culture and management style that fosters collaboration and respect while rewarding individual responsibility, initiative and creativity and providing opportunities for further development. *WHY YOU?LL WANT TO WORK WITH US* We ask a lot of our people, so we try to give a lot in return. In addition to a competitive salary, we think you will love these other benefits of working at Hamilton Duncan: * Health and wellness: Take care of yourself and your family with our comprehensive benefits plan that includes extended medical, dental, vision, critical illness, and life insurance coverages, as well as an employee assistance program for those trying times. Sick leave days ensure that you do not choose between your health and your income. * Plan for your future: Once you have been with us for a year, you will be eligible to participate in our group RRSP program, and we will match a portion of your contributions. * Develop your skills: Successful applicants to our continuing education program get some or all their tuition reimbursed for further law-related skills training. * Location: Get to quickly work thanks to our highly accessible office location (directly adjacent to the Gateway SkyTrain station) with an on-site fitness facility. * Additional comforts: Enjoy coming to work in jeans every Friday, leaving an hour early before long weekends and all summer weekends and socializing with your colleagues at our regular social functions *WHAT YOU WILL DO* You will be responsible for: * Opening and closing files; * Drafting correspondence and legal documents; * Scheduling trial and examination dates; * Conducting conflict searches; * Conducting various BC online and LTSA searches; * Preparing application records; * Preparing affidavits; * Drafting a list of documents; * Filing documents in court registry; * Maintaining the calendar of the assigned lawyer; * Managing the bring forward system; * Reviewing and preparing invoices; * Sorting incoming mail and preparation of outgoing mail; and * Scanning, photocopying, filing, and other administrative tasks as required. *REQUIREMENTS* * The Legal Administrative Assistant certification from an accredited post-secondary institution; * 2+ years of experience in ICBC * The ability to handle a high volume of work and meet tight deadlines; * Strong working knowledge of court rules and procedures; * A high level of proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; * Strong attention to detail; and * Superior analytical and problem-solving skills. *HOW TO APPLY* If you are ready to advance your career and join our team at Hamilton Duncan, act now by emailing your cover letter and resume to our HR Manager, Pavan Athwal, at pathwal@hamiltonduncan.com. _We thank all applicants for their interest in our firm and keep all applications on file in the event of future opportunities. Only those shortlisted for interviews for this position will be contacted as a part of this recruiting effort._ Job Type: Full-time Pay: $45,000.00-$55,000.00 per year Work Location: In person