Clark Wilson LLP is Hiring a Legal Administrative Assistant - Business Float

How Youll Help Us Better Serve Our Clients

Clark Wilson LLP is seeking aLegal Administrative Assistantto join our growingBusiness Law Float team.This is a full-time, permanent position and is ideal for anyone wanting to join a firm that takes pride in having a collegial working atmosphere, where growth and professional development are supported.

This role will provide you with the opportunity to gain experience and grow within a collaborative team that is there to support you every step of the way.

What Youll Be Doing

This is an in-office position. Every day will bring new and exciting opportunities to learn and grow, but below are some of the regular tasks you can expect to work on:

• Drafting, preparing, editing and formatting various legal documents and correspondence;
• preparing transaction books as required;
• maintaining efficient file management and bring forward system;
• maintaining a full calendar, email management and managing lawyers practice;
• liaising with legal assistants, paralegals, other lawyers and clients on file progress; and
• general administrative duties as required

How Youll Be a Great Fit for This Role

This is an ideal position for a person with exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to multitask with initiative and drive. The following qualifications are also required:

• graduate of an accredited Legal Administrative Assistant program or relevant experience;
• a minimum of two years' experience as a corporate Legal Administrative Assistant, working with a business solicitor in the areas of commercial real estate, commercial lending and corporate transactions an asset;

• understanding of BC land title registration requirements;

• strong technical skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe, and BC Online;
• excellent verbal and written communications skills;
• excellent organizational skills and, attention to detail
• the ability to prioritize a high volume of tasks and competing priorities;
• a client-centred approach with the commitment to providing outstanding service;
• the ability to follow instructions and adhere to strict deadlines;
• dedicated to providing service beyond expectation; 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 $51,000 - $63,000, 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. Its 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: 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. Were consistently recognized by the media and business community for our professional excellence.

Our team consists of over 300 professionals serving some of the most recognizable brands in the world. Together, weve created a special culture that wed love to share with you.

How to Apply

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Not sure if you meet all the qualifications? At Clark Wilson, we value different perspectives and are committed to building an inclusive and welcoming team. If you're excited about this role but don't have every qualification listed, we still encourage you to apply. Your unique skills and experiences might make you the right fit for this or another opportunity at our firm. Clark Wilson is an equal opportunity employer and advocate. This is not a statement we take lightly; it is part of who we are. We dont just celebrate diversity, we rely on it to cultivate our culture, provide new perspectives, and grow our collective wisdom.

If youd like to discover a little more about Clark Wilson and what its like to work with us, clickhereto visit our careers page.

We thank all applicants for their submissions, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Our firm operates from the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Swxw7mesh (Squamish), Slilwta/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh), and xmkym (Musqueam) Nations