Legal Assistant - Corporate & Real Estate

at  Hunter West Legal Recruitment

A growing and thriving firm with offices in the Fraser Valley is seeking a Legal Assistant to join their Corporate and Commercial Real Estate team.
The firm is committed to supporting growth in their community at all levels, and to delivering superior client service in a wide range of legal practice areas. They offer a collaborative work environment, opportunities for personal and professional development, as well as a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Responsibilities:

• Opening and closing files
• Managing calendars and scheduling appointments
• Managing and preparing documentation and correspondence
• Assisting with file management and organization
• Reviewing and revising documents
• Administration duties including filing, time entry, bill preparation, printing, scanning, faxing, and photocopying.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 1-2 years of experience working in a Canadian law firm or similar professional services environment
• Legal Assistant or Paralegal Certificate from a recognized institution
• Advanced computer skills

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Superb organizational skills
• Resourceful and adaptable personality
  For more information, please apply today.
  You may be interested in this job if you have Canadian experience in the following: commercial, real estate, land development, corporate law, business law, real property, commercial law, banking, lending.
  Please note that offers of employment may be subject to background checks, and that all applicants must be eligible to work in Canada and reside within a reasonable distance to commute regularly to the location of the posted job.
  We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. Please note that we are only able to respond to those who meet the above requirements, and are selected for interview.
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• Opening and closing files
• Managing calendars and scheduling appointments
• Managing and preparing documentation and correspondence
• Assisting with file management and organization
• Reviewing and revising documents
• Administration duties including filing, time entry, bill preparation, printing, scanning, faxing, and photocopying