Litigation LAA

About us:

McQuarrie is a full-service, results-based BC law firm, centrally located in the Greater Vancouver area and well situated to meet the needs of a diverse range of businesses, individuals, and institutional clients. At McQuarrie, we believe trust is the foundation of every good client relationship – it is one of the pillars of our client service experience together with a results-based focus. We are conveniently located in the Central City Tower accessible by sky train in downtown Surrey, one of the fastest growing business communities.

We value a firm culture that fosters collegiality and respect for everyone on the team while rewarding individual initiative, responsibility, and creativity.

We are currently seeking a full-time Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant with a minimum of 3 years of experience to join our firm.

About the role:

• Opening, organizing, and closing files
• Drafting and sending correspondence to clients, solicitors, and other companies and organizations
• Filing and updating file binders
• Managing intake of documents and file related materials and updating binders
• Maintaining electronic calendars and scheduling client meetings, Examinations for Discovery, Trials, and other Chambers Hearings
• Maintaining a BF and limitation system
• Frequent communication with clients and solicitors
• Other administrative tasks as needed

About you:

• A Legal Administrative Assistant Certificate from an accredited post-secondary institution
• Minimum of 3 years of working experience as an LAA
• Working knowledge of BC Online and myLTSA
• Proficient with MS Word and Outlook
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to exercise good judgement, professionalism, and to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to handle a high volume of work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment

What we offer and why it is great to work on our team:

• Competitive compensation
• A comprehensive benefit package
• Pension plan after 2 years of you being on the team
• Professional development allowance and amazing opportunities for personal growth and development
• A $1000 annual health spending account
• A generous vacation allotment
• Sick and personal days
• Monthly social events
• Various discounts offered in Central City mall, right below our office
• A supportive team of coworkers to work alongside each day

Apply:

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please send your resume with “Litigation LAA” in the subject line, along with a cover letter to Ashley Schaffer, Human Resources Generalist at aschaffer@mcquarrie.com

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.