HYBRID-LAA, Commercial Litigation & Insurance Law

Base Salary Range: $65000 - $81000

Job Title: HYBRID-LAA, Commercial Litigation & Insurance Law
Job ID: 81541
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia


Overview:
On behalf of our top-tier legal client located in Vancouver, TEEMA is seeking a Commercial Litigation and Insurance Law Legal Administrative Assistant. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of relevant, in-depth civil litigation knowledge in the areas of commercial litigation and insurance defense. The position offers 1-2 days remote option available after the successful completion of the probationary period.


What you will be doing:

• Liaise with other legal assistants, paralegals, lawyers and clients regarding file progress

• Draft and transcribe legal documents, basic pleadings and correspondence

• Manage and maintain bring forward system for tasks and appointments

• Organize meetings and schedule discoveries, trials, and other court dates

• Prepare application records

• Field client inquiries

• Process all outgoing correspondence and sort incoming mail

• Prepare expense reports

• Prepare monthly accounts

• Other general administrative duties as required

What you must have:

• Completion of an accredited Legal Administrative Assistant program

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Legal Administrative Assistant

• Advanced computer skills with Word, Excel and Outlook

• Keyboarding at a minimum or 60wpm

• Excellent spelling, grammar and proofreading skills

• A thorough understanding of civil litigation rules and procedures

• Ability work calmly under pressure and manage high volume of work and multiple lawyers in a fast-paced environment

• Excellent written (grammar, spelling, proofreading) and verbal communication skills

• High level organizational skills with a strong attention to detail to produce quality and accurate work

• Ability to prioritize tasks by deadline, work calmly under pressure and manage high volume of work in a fast-paced environment

• Proven ability to take initiative and be proactive, as well as follow instructions and adhere to strict deadlines

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with lawyers, paralegals and legal assistants

• Ability to work effectively both independently and as a contributing member in a team environment

• Positive, professional, can-do attitude

Salary/Rate Range: $65,000.00 - $81,000 + RRSP
3-4 weeks holiday, personal days and excellent benefits!


For more information about TEEMA and to consider other career opportunities, please visit our website at www.teemagroup.com