Legal Administrative Assistant - Infrastructure, Construction, Procurement
Top Benefits
About the role
Clark Wilson LLP is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to join our growing Infrastructure, Construction and Procurement practice group. This is a full-time, permanent position that is ideal for anyone looking to join a firm that takes pride in fostering a collegial working atmosphere where growth and professional development are supported.
What You’ll Be Doing
- coordinating and booking trials, discoveries, chambers applications and mediations;
- communicating with clients, experts, opposing counsel, the court and court reporters;
- obtaining and interpreting online searches (court registry, corporate, land title, personal property);
- preparing for court applications, examinations for discovery, mediation and trial (including summary trial) ;
- drafting, preparing, editing and formatting various legal documents including pleadings, builders’ lien claims, affidavits and correspondence;
- liaising with legal administrative assistants, paralegals, other lawyers and clients on file progress;
- maintaining efficient file management and bring-forward system, including monitoring deadlines and limitation dates;
- maintaining a full calendar, email management and managing lawyers’ practice;
- assisting with monthly billing; and
- general administrative duties as required.
How You’ll Be a Great Fit For This Role
- graduate of an accredited legal assistant program or relevant experience;
- at least 3 years of recent experience working as a legal assistant in litigation, primarily in the areas of construction, commercial litigation, and insurance defence an asset;
- solid understanding of BC Supreme Court rules, practices and procedures;
- strong analytical and writing skills;
- strong technical skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe, BC Online and myLTSA;
- self-motivated with excellent problem-solving skills;
- excellent organizational and time management skills and attention to detail;
- the ability to prioritize a high volume of tasks and competing priorities;
- a client-centered approach with a commitment to providing outstanding service;
- the ability to follow instructions and adhere to strict deadlines; and
- the ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion and confidentiality and to adapt to changing demands.
The Exciting Extras
In addition to a competitive salary range of $55,000 to $70,000, we offer a range of benefits to ensure you are set up to thrive in a healthy work-life balance at Clark Wilson:
Benefits: Health coverage for you and your family, including overseas emergency medical care, prescriptions, vision care, dental care, paramedical services, life insurance, and hospital accommodation.
Retirement Planning: RRSP matching program.
Additional Pregnancy/Parental Leave Benefits: Pregnancy and parental leave top off to 100% for a portion of the leave so that you can spend quality, worry-free time with your family.
Health and Wellness Spending Account: Health and Wellness Spending account to pay for items that will help you with your unique needs: an exercise bike, swimming lessons, or your pets’ vet bills. It’s up to you.
Recognition: Long service bonus to help celebrate your work anniversaries.
Social Events: Socials every Friday, off-site social events, employee appreciation week, team building events and more.
Professional Growth Opportunities: Resources available to invest in your personal growth and help you achieve your goals.
Employee Referral: A generous monetary amount for any employee referral.
Community: Opportunities to give back to your community through firm initiatives.
Paid Time Off: Generous vacation and bonus days. We also offer five personal days to assist with whatever life throws at you and one bonus day off to celebrate your work anniversary.
Who We Are
Clark Wilson is a rapidly growing regional law firm focused on providing the best possible service for our clients. We’re consistently recognized by the media and business community for our professional excellence.
Our team consists of over 230 professionals serving some of the most recognizable brands in the world. Together, we’ve created a special culture that we’d love to share with you.
HOW TO APPLY
Please visit our website to find out more about Clark Wilson (www.cwilson.com). You can apply for this position here or by directing your resume to Tiej Dapp, Manager of Legal Support Services and Recruitment.
Clark Wilson is an equal opportunity employer and offers competitive compensation and a positive team working environment. We thank all applicants for their submissions, however, only those persons selected for an interview will be contacted.
About Clark Wilson LLP
We are a multifaceted firm with a strong track record of being highly integrated into our clients’ businesses. Known for our industry insight, entrepreneurial culture and strategic networks, we actively seek to connect our clients with the people, resources and solutions they need to succeed.
We are proud of our long history serving clients in core sectors of the business community, including in the constantly evolving technology industry, the rapidly expanding real estate sector as well as in energy and natural resources, consumer goods and services, infrastructure and construction, finance and venture capital and economic development on First Nations lands.
Tangible evidence of the work achieved by our clients and the legal support we provide is all around us—Vancouver’s skyline, transit line and airport as well as many of the companies and brands that we encounter every day. We are proud to be involved with the developments, industries and infrastructure that define our city, our province and our market.
As active and engaged members of the corporate community—our lawyers are members of business and community boards, directors of industry associations and sought-after speakers on trending topics—we are recognized as leaders in the market with strong relationships to business.
Vancouver-Based, Globally Connected
Our lawyers help Canadian companies grow their business internationally, protecting their domestic interests and ensuring that, when it is needed, they are connected with the best resources in other jurisdictions. Similarly, we regularly are called on by international companies and their foreign legal representation to assist them in successfully expanding their businesses into British Columbia and Canada. Our strong profile has earned us consistent recognition as one of Western Canada’s leading law firms.
Service-Oriented
Our clients count on us to achieve results and provide value quickly and efficiently. We have created in-house technologies and innovations that streamline processes, facilitate collaboration and communication, and support our clients in managing their business and legal projects. At times, delivering value lends itself to different forms of alternative fee arrangements and other innovative options. We welcome the opportunity to speak with clients about their needs and how we can best work together to support them in achieving their goals.
Legal Administrative Assistant - Infrastructure, Construction, Procurement
Top Benefits
About the role
Clark Wilson LLP is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to join our growing Infrastructure, Construction and Procurement practice group. This is a full-time, permanent position that is ideal for anyone looking to join a firm that takes pride in fostering a collegial working atmosphere where growth and professional development are supported.
What You’ll Be Doing
- coordinating and booking trials, discoveries, chambers applications and mediations;
- communicating with clients, experts, opposing counsel, the court and court reporters;
- obtaining and interpreting online searches (court registry, corporate, land title, personal property);
- preparing for court applications, examinations for discovery, mediation and trial (including summary trial) ;
- drafting, preparing, editing and formatting various legal documents including pleadings, builders’ lien claims, affidavits and correspondence;
- liaising with legal administrative assistants, paralegals, other lawyers and clients on file progress;
- maintaining efficient file management and bring-forward system, including monitoring deadlines and limitation dates;
- maintaining a full calendar, email management and managing lawyers’ practice;
- assisting with monthly billing; and
- general administrative duties as required.
How You’ll Be a Great Fit For This Role
- graduate of an accredited legal assistant program or relevant experience;
- at least 3 years of recent experience working as a legal assistant in litigation, primarily in the areas of construction, commercial litigation, and insurance defence an asset;
- solid understanding of BC Supreme Court rules, practices and procedures;
- strong analytical and writing skills;
- strong technical skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe, BC Online and myLTSA;
- self-motivated with excellent problem-solving skills;
- excellent organizational and time management skills and attention to detail;
- the ability to prioritize a high volume of tasks and competing priorities;
- a client-centered approach with a commitment to providing outstanding service;
- the ability to follow instructions and adhere to strict deadlines; and
- the ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion and confidentiality and to adapt to changing demands.
The Exciting Extras
In addition to a competitive salary range of $55,000 to $70,000, we offer a range of benefits to ensure you are set up to thrive in a healthy work-life balance at Clark Wilson:
Benefits: Health coverage for you and your family, including overseas emergency medical care, prescriptions, vision care, dental care, paramedical services, life insurance, and hospital accommodation.
Retirement Planning: RRSP matching program.
Additional Pregnancy/Parental Leave Benefits: Pregnancy and parental leave top off to 100% for a portion of the leave so that you can spend quality, worry-free time with your family.
Health and Wellness Spending Account: Health and Wellness Spending account to pay for items that will help you with your unique needs: an exercise bike, swimming lessons, or your pets’ vet bills. It’s up to you.
Recognition: Long service bonus to help celebrate your work anniversaries.
Social Events: Socials every Friday, off-site social events, employee appreciation week, team building events and more.
Professional Growth Opportunities: Resources available to invest in your personal growth and help you achieve your goals.
Employee Referral: A generous monetary amount for any employee referral.
Community: Opportunities to give back to your community through firm initiatives.
Paid Time Off: Generous vacation and bonus days. We also offer five personal days to assist with whatever life throws at you and one bonus day off to celebrate your work anniversary.
Who We Are
Clark Wilson is a rapidly growing regional law firm focused on providing the best possible service for our clients. We’re consistently recognized by the media and business community for our professional excellence.
Our team consists of over 230 professionals serving some of the most recognizable brands in the world. Together, we’ve created a special culture that we’d love to share with you.
HOW TO APPLY
Please visit our website to find out more about Clark Wilson (www.cwilson.com). You can apply for this position here or by directing your resume to Tiej Dapp, Manager of Legal Support Services and Recruitment.
Clark Wilson is an equal opportunity employer and offers competitive compensation and a positive team working environment. We thank all applicants for their submissions, however, only those persons selected for an interview will be contacted.
About Clark Wilson LLP
We are a multifaceted firm with a strong track record of being highly integrated into our clients’ businesses. Known for our industry insight, entrepreneurial culture and strategic networks, we actively seek to connect our clients with the people, resources and solutions they need to succeed.
We are proud of our long history serving clients in core sectors of the business community, including in the constantly evolving technology industry, the rapidly expanding real estate sector as well as in energy and natural resources, consumer goods and services, infrastructure and construction, finance and venture capital and economic development on First Nations lands.
Tangible evidence of the work achieved by our clients and the legal support we provide is all around us—Vancouver’s skyline, transit line and airport as well as many of the companies and brands that we encounter every day. We are proud to be involved with the developments, industries and infrastructure that define our city, our province and our market.
As active and engaged members of the corporate community—our lawyers are members of business and community boards, directors of industry associations and sought-after speakers on trending topics—we are recognized as leaders in the market with strong relationships to business.
Vancouver-Based, Globally Connected
Our lawyers help Canadian companies grow their business internationally, protecting their domestic interests and ensuring that, when it is needed, they are connected with the best resources in other jurisdictions. Similarly, we regularly are called on by international companies and their foreign legal representation to assist them in successfully expanding their businesses into British Columbia and Canada. Our strong profile has earned us consistent recognition as one of Western Canada’s leading law firms.
Service-Oriented
Our clients count on us to achieve results and provide value quickly and efficiently. We have created in-house technologies and innovations that streamline processes, facilitate collaboration and communication, and support our clients in managing their business and legal projects. At times, delivering value lends itself to different forms of alternative fee arrangements and other innovative options. We welcome the opportunity to speak with clients about their needs and how we can best work together to support them in achieving their goals.