Job Description: Estate Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant
Location: Vancouver BC Canada
Job Type: Fulltime
Number of Openings: 1
Job Responsibilities
- Assist with managing and supporting cases related to estate litigation ensuring adherence to legal processes and regulations.
- Draft and prepare legal documents including pleadings motions and affidavits as required by the legal team.
- Conduct legal research to support case preparation and strategy development.
- Maintain and organize legal files and documentation using Microsoft Word and Outlook for effective information retrieval and management.
- Manage scheduling and calendar for court dates meetings and deadlines to ensure efficient time management.
- Communicate with clients witnesses and experts to collect and relay relevant information as necessary.
- Support administrative operations including file management presentation preparation and maintaining correspondence.
Essential Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of experience in estate litigation or a related legal field.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and Outlook with strong calendar management skills.
- Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities to manage various case files and administrative tasks.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills to interact effectively with clients and colleagues.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fastpaced environment.
Desired Experience
- Experience working within a legal firm focusing on estate litigation.
- Familiarity with administrative operations related to legal practices.
- Knowledge of relevant legal procedures documentation and courtroom protocols.
Salary & Benefits
- Salary Range: $55000 $70000 CAD annually commensurate with experience.
- Opportunity for professional development and continued education in legal practices.
- Supportive work environment with a focus on team collaboration.
- Potential for additional benefits and perks to be discussed during the interview process.
- This is a full time inoffice role.