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Vancouver - Canada

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Not Disclosed

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Job Description

Legal Assistant Aboriginal/Corporate
Location: Vancouver BC
Job Type: Full-time
Salary Range: $60000 $80000

About the Opportunity:
Our client a respected business law firm with a national presence and offices in Vancouver and Toronto is seeking a Legal Assistant to join their team in Vancouver. This role supports a group of legal professionals focused on Aboriginal law with a blend of corporate and litigation work. The ideal candidate will be proactive highly organized and comfortable in a fast-paced client-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide daily administrative and legal support to a team of professionals working with Indigenous clients on matters related to Aboriginal environmental corporate and natural resources law
  • Manage complex calendars coordinate meetings and calls with clients and stakeholders
  • Prepare edit and finalize correspondence regulatory documents and legal materials
  • Handle filings and submissions for Regulatory Boards and Tribunals
  • Draft corporate documents (e.g. resolutions share certificates ledgers registers and minute book materials) using firm precedents
  • Complete various government filings (e.g. business registrations annual returns notices of change)
  • Maintain corporate records and update databases accordingly
  • Organize files and assist with practice management tasks
  • Book travel and accommodations for meetings when required
  • Manage time entries billing and expense reporting
  • Communicate professionally with internal and external contacts

Qualifications:

  • Minimum 3 years experience as a Legal Assistant preferably in both corporate and litigation settings
  • Completion of a Legal Assistant or Paralegal program
  • Familiarity with corporate statutes and BC legal procedures
  • Knowledge of Aboriginal law considered an asset
  • Strong understanding of the BC Rules of Civil Procedure is an asset
  • Ability to manage competing demands and work well under pressure

Technical Skills:

  • Proficiency in Microsoft 365
  • Experience with legal and corporate systems such as Corplink/MinuteBox BC Online the BC Registries system Corporations Canada and Adobe Acrobat

Attributes:

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong judgment problem-solving and decision-making abilities
  • Highly organized detail-oriented and resourceful
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build effective working relationships

Compensation & Benefits:

  • Salary range of $60000 to $80000 annually commensurate with experience
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • On-the-job training and professional development opportunities
  • Supportive work environment with a collegial team-oriented culture
  • Employee wellness initiatives and volunteer opportunities
  • Mentorship and career development programs
About Arlyn Recruiting and How to Apply:

Arlyn Recruiting collaborates with leading law firms across Canada to help candidates secure opportunities aligned with their education skills and career ambitions. Submit your application through the Arlyn Recruiting website or email your resume directly to .

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