We are currently seeking an experienced LAA for a large international law firm based in Vancouver downtown, supporting their litigation group specifically in wills & estates. The Legal Assistant plays a crucial role in ensuring our day-to-day operations run smoothly by offering clerical and administrative support to the lawyers.
Responsibilities:
- Manage administrative duties including calendar and email management, scheduling meetings, attending to conflict searches, file management, billing and corresponding to clients and opposing counsels
- Maintain BF system
- Organize both physical and electronic files
- Work closely with billing team to ensure accuracy
- Provide coverage for other LAAs during their absence
Qualifications:
- Minimum 3+ years of LAA experience in litigation, ideally in wills and estates
- Completed LAA certificate
- In-depth understanding of business and legal terminology
- Previous experience working with 3E, iManage, DocuSign
