Legal Assistant

Posted:	August 8, 2022	Company:	Pacific Law Group
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Location:	Vancouver	Contact:	Mary-Helen Wright
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E-mail:	mwright@pacificlaw.ca	Website:	www.pacificlaw.ca

Pacific Law Group is a highly regarded and leading firm with a range of practice areas. We have secured numerous noteworthy results at both trial and appellate levels of court. We pride ourselves on exceptional client service in a friendly work environment. Our offices are close to the Vancouver Courts in downtown Vancouver, with advanced technology and support services.

We are seeking a full-time intermediate to senior legal administrative assistant. Previous experience in an insurance defense or personal injury litigation firm is an asset. After completion of a probation period, there is a possibility to work from a home office one day per week.

The position is suitable for a well-organized team player who has a positive attitude, is a good communicator, and is pro-active with file management. Experience with Worldox and Microsoft Office is an asset.

Duties include: drafting form letters and documents; scheduling appointments with experts, clients, and opposing counsel; scheduling discovery, trial, and other court dates; maintaining a calendar and reminder system for tasks and appointments; serving notices of application and affidavits and preparing application records; filing and typing; assisting with trial preparation; maintaining and updating trial binders.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who desires to excel in their career.
We offer a very competitive salary and benefits package, commensurate with level of experience.

Please provide your covering letter, résumé, and list of references to mwright@pacificlaw.ca

We thank all applicants for expressing interest, but only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $50,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Bonus pay
• Overtime pay

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
We follow WorksafeBC guidelines.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Vancouver, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required). Potential to work part of the week from home office.

Experience:

• legal assistant: 2 years (preferred)

Language:

• English at a minimum. (preferred)