Dennis Dawson James Aitken LLP is a boutique litigation firm located in downtown Vancouver. We provide legal advice and advocacy across a broad range of matters with particular expertise in business disputes. We value collegiality, diversity, inclusion, and a respectful work environment.
Recent growth brings with it a need to add an experienced legal administrative assistant to our team.
The successful candidate will have 5+ years of relevant experience, exceptional attention to detail, advanced writing capabilities, strong inter-personal skills, unfailing respect for the importance of confidentiality and excellent judgment.
The position entails (but is not restricted to):
- Assisting in the management of a litigation practice, including scheduling, diarizing, time keeping and billing functions.
- Liaising with clients, other law firms and outside service providers.
- Opening/closing files and general file maintenance.
- Assisting in the performance of conflict searches.
- Creating routine documents, including supplying draft content, careful proof-reading and formatting.
- Word processing using Microsoft Word. Although not required, a familiarity with Soluno and NetDocs, or similar programs, is an asset.
- Co-ordinating large scan, print, copy, document organization and binding jobs, including preparing application records and books of authorities.
- Preparing monthly accounts.
- Monitoring accounts receivable and assisting with the collection of overdue accounts.
- Tracking expenses / preparing cheque requests.
- Providing support and vacation coverage to other legal assistants in the office.
- Other duties as required.
Job Type: Full-time, in office with the ability to work from home one day a week if desired.
Pay: $50,000.00-$75,000.00 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.
Benefits: We offer a competitive benefits package.
If you are a professional, experienced legal assistant interested in joining a close-knit, positive work environment, we want to hear from you. Interested applicants should submit their resume to [email protected]. We will ensure that all applications are kept in strict confidence.
Dennis James Aitken LLP thanks everyone for their interest; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.