Legal Assistant Job at Magnus Law
Job Title: Legal Assistant at Magnus Law
Magnus Law is a law firm located in Langley, BC. We specialize in civil and estate litigation and have been serving clients in the Langley area since 2016. Our team of lawyers and support staff provides high-quality legal services, achieving the best possible outcomes for our clients.
At Magnus Law, we believe in creating a friendly and family-like atmosphere for our staff. With a team of 4 lawyers and support staff, we are small enough to provide personalized attention to our clients, but large enough to handle complex legal matters. We pride ourselves on our team-oriented approach and our commitment to providing exceptional legal services to our clients. If you are looking for a law firm that is dedicated to its clients and its staff, consider joining the team at Magnus Law.
We are looking for a highly motivated and organized individual to join our team at Magnus Law as a Legal Assistant. The ideal candidate is an organized, hard-working team player that has previous experience in a legal environment. If you meet the qualifications listed below and are able to work well under pressure, we strongly encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Responsibilities:
Set meeting dates and arrange court filings
Track court dates and manage calendar
Open and close files
Prepare and draft correspondence documents, including court pleadings
Assist with preparation of court applications and trial briefs
Assemble application records, case authorities, trial exhibits and corresponding indexes
Communicate effectively with legal assistants, paralegals, opposing counsel, and clients on file progress and next steps
Time entry and billing
Meeting deadlines and limitation dates
Perform general administrative duties as needed
Qualifications:
Successful completion of an accredited Legal Administrative Assistant program
3-5 years previous legal administrative experience, preference is given to applicants with experience in civil litigation and trial preparation
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English is required, proficiency in other languages is considered an asset
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal software is required. Experience with LEAP legal software is considered an asset.
Strong interpersonal, communication and listening skills
Strong ability to interpret instructions and prepare required documentation, including court documents, letters and memos
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to adhere to strict deadlines and exercise sound judgement, discretion and confidentiality
Ability to adapt to changing demands and maintain a professional deportment and presence
Ability to work well on a team, as well as the ability to lead a team
We Offer:
Competitive Compensation
Health Benefits
Paid Time Off
Fun Environment
Please submit a cover letter and resume, along with your salary expectations.
We thank all applicants for their interest in Magnus Law, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $31,984.32-$45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- LANGLEY, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- legal assistant: 3 years (required)
Work Location: One location
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