Liberty Law Corporation is a law firm that deals with immigration, family, civil and criminal matters located at 106-33119 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, BC V2S 2B1. We are currently looking for a qualified individual to fill our office’s Legal Assistant position. The details for this position are outlined below:
Job Title: Legal Assistant
Job duties:
• Draft correspondence and prepare legal documents, such as memorandums, deeds, wills, affidavits, reports briefs etc.
• Attend meetings and conferences to assist lawyer(s), take notes, minutes and dictation.
• Review and proofread documents and correspondence to ensure compliance with legal procedures and grammatical usage.
• Regularly communicate with clients by e-mail, phone and in person.
• Provide administrative support to lawyers, including but not limited to working with clients and assisting them with the completion of questionnaires, forms and documents; collecting and compiling information from clients and other parties for applications; filling out routine application forms etc.
• Assist lawyer in compiling and organizing pleadings and books in proper form and perform other related tasks.
• Managing calendars and scheduling client meetings, court dates, etc.
• Set up or organize meetings and examinations for discovery and take notes.
• Open and distribute regular and electronic incoming mail and other material and coordinate the flow of information internally and with other departments or organizations.
• Set up and maintain filing systems, utilizing knowledge of legal records and procedures and frequently controlling confidential materials and documents.
• Maintaining a physical and electronic filing system in accordance with the law firm’s policy standards.
• Review and ensure that proper office procedures are followed, and details are entered in records regarding all clients and matters.
Education and Experience:
• Completion of a minimum secondary school is required.
• Min 1-2 years of previous work experience in a legal field.
Skills
• Ability to multitask, quick learner, follow instructions, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to manage workload with minimum supervision and is able to strive in a fast-paced team environment.
• Strong drafting skills, with the capability to create original legal documents, correspondence, and reports and take appropriate follow-up actions.
Compensation:
$28 – $32 hourly; based on skills and experience
Job Type:
Full-time/Permanent (35 hours/week)
Start Date- As soon as possible
Language:
Highly developed English written and oral communication skills, ensuring effective interaction with clients and colleagues.
Fluency in Hindi and Punjabi is required due to the firm’s clientele.
How to apply
Please submit your resume to office@libertylawcorp.com OR
Fax your resume at 604-504-5421