We invite you to join our legal team!
CR Lawyers LLP is a well-established full-service law firm with offices located in four Vancouver Island communities in downtown Campbell River, Comox, Courtenay and Ucluelet. We offer our employees a positive working environment, a competitive salary & vacation package, paid sick days and a benefits program that includes health & dental benefits.
Our firm is looking for a Legal Assistant for our Wills & Estates Department with 1-3 years of experience for our Campbell River office location supporting our Solicitors Department. We encourage experienced candidates with exceptional customer service to apply for this position.
The successful candidate will be an organized, enthusiastic, hard working, team member who will have the opportunity to contribute their skills and expertise and work collaboratively with a team of dedicated and knowledgeable colleagues.

IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1-3 years of legal experience.
• Proficient with wills & estates files
• Comfortable using Microsoft 365, BC Online, LTSA and various computer programs.
• Experience using copiers, scanners, fax machines and point of sale.
• Open to training opportunities and developing new skills.

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma
• Legal Assistant education or experience
  We thank all applicants in advance for their interest and we appreciate receiving your resumes, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
  Job Type: Full-time
  Pay: $40,000.00-$50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Secondary School (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Work Location: In perso

• Primary support for our Solicitors Department.
• Open and close client files
• Manage Lawyer’s calendars, meeting schedules and Bring Forward (BF) system.
• Draft documents and correspondence based on written instruction or verbal direction.
• Administrative duties that include conducting conflict searches, file organization, answering emails, scheduling appointments, making photocopies, scanning or other duties as assigned.
• Organize and maintain precedents.
• Assist with day to day inquiries and requests.