Legal Administrative Assistant - Litigation
Legal Administrative Assistant - Litigation
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Job Description
Singleton Reynolds is currently looking for anexperienced Legal Administrative Assistant to join our Litigation Department within the Vancouver position requires 3 to 5 years experience. The successful candidate will work closely with a professional team of Lawyers and Paralegals and will be responsible for a wide array of legal administrative tasks.
Provides clear concise and complete oral and written information.
Drafts correspondence and legal documents.
Maintains all administrative functions including file opening/closing procedures maintains the calendar books appointments and manages bring forwards.
Performs complex editing and formatting of documents for various correspondence reports forms and spreadsheets.
Arranges examinations for discovery and trial dates.
Manages work volume and juggling priorities while supporting a demanding practice.
Manages a high volume of paper correspondence.
Ensures deadlines are met and limitation dates are adhered to.
Completes time entries and billings.
Sorts incoming mail and preparation of outgoing mail.
Performs other related duties as required.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
35 years of experience working as a legal administrative assistant.
Legal Administrative Assistant Certificate from an accredited program.
Previous litigation experience.
Superior organizational/document management skills with a strong attention to detail.
Exceptional aptitude for software and systems.
Advanced knowledge of database management.
Computer knowledge including MS Word MS Excel Outlook Internet Case Management Software and Time tracker software.
SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES
Strong time management skills.
The ability to work both collaboratively and support colleagues and work independently.
A strong work ethic and initiative.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
Sound business judgment including the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
High degree of accuracy in work product.
A strong orientation towards delivering a superior standard of service.
A proven ability to thrive in a fastpaced deadlinedriven environment.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
