Legal Assistant

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Position Highlights

The Claims Legal Services division at ICBC has opportunities for experienced Legal Administrative Assistants for 6-months to 18-months in duration. You will provide legal administrative support to one or more lawyers as required. This position is located 13479 108th Avenue in Surrey, British Columbia.

If you like a fast paced environment where your days fly by, this is your opportunity.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing legal documentation and correspondence, as well as organizing flow of information between interested parties

• Preparing and maintaining necessary file information and documentation.

• Organizing case files

• Maintaining an extensive “bring forward” system.

Position Requirements

The requirements include:

• Legal Administrative Assistant Diploma or Certificate and at least 1-2 years related experience in progressively responsible legal secretarial positions

• Thorough knowledge of litigation procedures and legal terminology

• Superior knowledge of business English, spelling, punctuation, and arithmetic

• Ability to prioritize, adapt to changing demands and complete multiple concurrent tasks in an environment of tight deadlines

• Superior interpersonal and judgment skills

• Keyboarding speed of 50wpm

• Knowledge of relevant computer applications to produce legal correspondence and documents, and ability to learn software related to the job

• Hourly rate range: $26 to $28 per hour depending upon experience

• There is an 18.8% top up in lieu of vacation and benefits

• Friendly and supportive team!

**Only candidates legally entitled to work in Canada at present will be considered for this position**

Reference ID: 2

Contract length: 6-18 months

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Salary: $26.00-$28.00 per hour