Who we are:
Lindsay Kenney LLP is one of Western Canada’s largest full service law firms with locations conveniently located in downtown Vancouver, and Langley. After 40 years in the business, our success continues to be fueled by the talent, ambition and expertise of our amazing team.
Why it is great to work at LK Law:
Lindsay Kenney LLP offers our team members a dynamic, collaborative and family-focused environment. In addition to a competitive base salary, we provide:
- A comprehensive benefits package – LK Law pays for 100% of the benefit premiums
- Annual Health Care Spending Account
- RRSP Matching
- Amazing opportunities for personal growth and development
- A generous vacation allotment
- Personal days
- Fitness and wellness allowances
- On-site fitness centers
- A supportive, engaging, tight-knit culture
- Potential remote working arrangements
What you can expect:
We currently have an opening in our Vancouver office for a Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant. This role requires an individual who is organized, effective at multi-tasking and detail oriented, with strong communication and people skills. Depending on experience and knowledge, the core responsibilities of the role will be, but not limited to:
- Organizing the calendar of the assigned lawyer(s), booking appointments, trials and discoveries
- Monthly billing and reporting to clients
- Opening and closing files
- Drafting correspondence
- Preparing List of Documents and other pleadings
- Maintaining a bring forward system
- Electronic filing of documents
- Basic accounting (paying disbursements and invoicing)
- Organizing files, binders, client documents and other file related materials
- Managing time entries and expense reports
- Other administrative tasks as required
What we are looking for:
- Minimum 3 years’ of experience as an LAA in a busy general litigation practice
- A Legal Administrative Assistant certificate from an accredited post-secondary institution
- Familiarity with foreclosure and insolvency work would be an asset
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to handle a high volume of work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Compensation
The typical salary range for this position is $50,000 – $65,000. The base pay offered may vary depending on job-related skills/knowledge, experience, and internal and market equity.
Please send your resume with “Litigation LAA” in the subject line, along with a cover letter stating salary expectations to [email protected]. We thank all applicants for their interest only those considered for an interview will be contacted.