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legal assistant

Posted on December 06, 2024 by Employer details Preszler Law Firm LLP

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*Legal Assistant* At Preszler Law Firm, we believe our people, our culture and the way we do business is important. That's why when we hire; we look for a combination of fit and skills. We have an exciting opportunity at our Vancouver downtown office to join the role of a *Legal Assistant *working in the Litigation Department. Your role will include but are not limited to the following: *Main Tasks and Responsibilities:* * Preparing, editing, and proofreading correspondence * Arranging discoveries, mediations, pre-trial, and settlement conferences * Pre and post preparation for discoveries, mediations, and pre-trials * Maintaining lawyer's calendar * Reviewing and organizing medical briefs * Managing files through all stages of the legal process * Drafting routine correspondence and memos * Ensuring court filings are completed in an accurate and timely manner * Other duties as assigned Experience: * Legal Certificate required. * Plaintiff personal Injury /ICBC experience is an asset. * Have excellent time management and organizational skills and the ability to work independently. * Be empathetic with an effective ability to build rapport with clients. * Excellent accuracy and the ability to exercise initiative and good judgement. * Flexible and adaptable to changing work demands, volumes and schedules. * Other clerical and administrative support duties as directed by the management and/or legal team. We offer a friendly work environment, a competitive salary, starting with 17+ days paid time off and a benefits package. Must be able to start within 2-3 weeks. Please include in the subject line of your email: Legal Assistant. We thank all applicants however only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Job Type: Permanent Pay: $55,000.00-$80,000.00 per year Additional pay: * Bonus pay * Overtime pay Benefits: * Company events * Employee assistance program * Extended health care * Flexible schedule * Life insurance * On-site gym * Paid time off * Wellness program * Work from home Flexible language requirement: * French not required Schedule: * 8 hour shift Work Location: Hybrid remote in Vancouver, BC