Intermediate Civil/Commercial Litigation LAA

Hira Rowan LLP is a boutique downtown law firm involved in the practice of high-profile matters including commercial/civil litigation, regulatory litigation, criminal matters and public inquiries. We are currently recruiting for a Legal Administrative Assistant with 3+ years of litigation experience. We are looking for a team player who is proactive, able to handle a high-volume workload, technically inclined and who has a keen eye for detail and organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Providing exceptional assistance to senior associate lawyer
• Maintain high volume of correspondence and documents in paper and electronic format
• Drafting/proofreading and editing correspondence and standard court documents
• Scheduling trials, examinations for discovery and preparing required documentation
• Preparing and updating documents binders, briefs and records
• Daily filing, photocopying and scanning
• Opening and closing files and general file maintenance
• Maintaining extensive bring forward system ensuring follow up and receipt of requested materials/documents, as well as lawyer’s calendar
• Preparing monthly pre-bills, final invoices to clients and general accounting requests
• Performing other LAA duties as requested by lawyer

QUALIFICATIONS

Ideal candidate for this position will be self-motivated, enthusiastic and possess skills, qualifications, experience and attributes that include the following:

• Legal Administrative Assistant diploma from an accredited college;
• 3+ years litigation experience/criminal law experience would be an asset but not required;
• Solid understanding of general litigation rules and procedures in British Columbia;
• Strong technical skills and proficient in all aspects of Microsoft Office; experience working with PC Law and Worldox GX3 an asset;
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills;
• Exceptional proofreading, writing, editing and document formatting skills;
• Able to multi-task and prioritize work;
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail;
• Has the ability to work both independently and as part of a collegial team;
• Has a client focused approach and commitment to providing exceptional service to internal and external clients.

Qualified applicants should submit their cover letter and resume to: eseary@hirarowan.com

We thank all applicants who apply, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.