Legal Assistant, Commercial Litigation

Administration & Executive Assistance
Permanent
Vancouver , British Columbia, Canada
Posted on September 5, 2023

Join a successful & growing Law firm in Downtown. This is truly a fantastic opportunity to join a career-driven organization!

Who - the Company:
Our client is an extremely successful firm with a tremendous corporate culture.

Who-the Candidate:
We are seeking an exceptional Legal Assistant with a strong business sense and sense of urgency! This is a unique opportunity to join a very progressive and career-oriented organization, so we are looking for like-minded individuals. This role requires a mature and professional attitude, excellent organizational and communication skills. The incumbent must also have the ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, competing priorities and meet strict deadlines under pressure. This role requires a minimum of 2 – 3 years of litigation experience required, ideally derived from a large law firm. Legal Assistant Certificate from an accredited post secondary institution or equivalent work experience. Excellent written and communication skills, attention to detail, systems working knowledge, and proficiency using MS Office 365.

What - the Opportunity:
Reporting to and supporting a team of Lawyers, the Legal Assistant is responsible for handling a wide range of administrative priorities for their assigned portfolio of lawyers. This position will be responsible for calendar management, coordination of meetings, file opening and closings, expense reporting, correspondence, liaising with Billing Coordinators, and providing back up coverage to other team members as well as a range of ad-hoc administrative tasks. A full job description will be provided by Swim to interested candidates.  

Where: 
Downtown Vancouver.

How Much: 
competitive salary in the range dependent on experience, along with excellent benefits, vacation, and other generous rewards.

When & How to Apply: 
If you are interested in this opportunity, please let us know today and we can discuss further! If you already have a Recruiter at Swim, please reach out directly. If you do not yet have a contact at Swim Recruiting, please hit 'APPLY NOW' and send us your resume.