Legal Administrative Assistant (real estate department)
| Posted: | August 4, 2022 | Company: | Owen Bird Law Corporation |
| Address: | 2900-595 Burrard Street, PO Box 49130 | Postal Code: | V7X 1J5 |
| Location: | Vancouver | Contact: | Astrid Waalwijk |
| Phone: | 6046917546 | Fax: | |
| E-mail: | humanresources@owenbird.com | Website: | www.owenbird.com |
Owen Bird Law Corporation is a downtown, full-service, mid-sized law firm committed to providing exceptional service and outstanding results for our clients.
We are seeking a full time intermediate Legal Administrative Assistant to join our Commercial Real Estate Group. This role would be a great opportunity for a team player who is fluent in Mandarin Chinese, has a positive and collaborate attitude and is open to growth and new challenges.
In this role, your responsibilities will include:
- File maintenance and organization
- Maintaining bring forward system, email management and managing lawyers’ practices
- Liaising with legal assistants, paralegals, other lawyers and clients on file progress
- Handling incoming and outgoing mail
- Preparation of bills, month end accounting, account payment follow up
- Drafting of standard correspondence and legal documents from dictation and precedent documents
- General administrative duties as required
Here is what you bring to the team:
- Minimum of two years of work experience as a legal administrative assistant in the area of Commercial Real Estate
- Fluent in Mandarin Chinese
- Graduation from a Legal Administrative Assistant Program is an asset
- Client-centered approach with the commitment to providing outstanding service
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Solid proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel and Adobe
- Familiarity with online platforms BC Online, Dye & Durham, LTSA would be an asset
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including an RRSP Matching Program.
If you are interested in applying for this exciting opportunity in a friendly and supportive environment, please send your cover letter and resume to the attention of Astrid Waalwijk, Director of Human Resources & Administration. Please feel free to call Astrid if you have any questions at 604-691-7546.
