Legal Assistant/Receptionist

  • Taylor Janis LLP
  • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
  • Oct 23, 2024
Full time Legal Assistant Legal Support Legal Secretary

Job Description

Taylor Janis LLP is a boutique employment law firm with offices in Edmonton, Calgary, and Vancouver.

We are a collegial law firm and are currently looking for an enthusiastic, service-oriented Legal Assistant/Receptionist to join our Vancouver Office who shares our passion for providing quality legal services within a team of dedicated lawyers and staff.

JOB TYPE

Legal Assistant/Receptionist

Job Type: Full-time, Vancouver Office

REQUIREMENTS AND CANDIDATE ASSETS

The ideal candidate will:

  • Have a Legal Assistant Diploma or Certificate;
  • Have developed professional communication skills;
  • Have strong organizational skills with an emphasis on attention to detail;
  • Have a positive attitude and be willing to take initiative; and
  • Be self-motivated and can work independently but also value a team-based environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Processing all relevant incoming and outgoing mail and email;
  • Preparing and maintaining a diarizing system for court dates, questionings, meetings and appointments;
  • Tracking the lawyer’s billing statistics, including retainers received and overdue/unpaid accounts;
  • Scheduling appointments and meetings and preparing documentation for those appointments and meetings;
  • Assisting clients over the phone and via email with requests for updates on file matters and information on billing matters;
  • Scheduling court runners and couriers;
  • Maintaining client files;
  • Answering reception telephones; and
  • Assisting couriers and other guests that attend the office from time to time.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

  • Access to keen mentorship in a collegial and welcoming environment in order to develop the skills and knowledge needed;
  • Work in an interesting, rewarding, and ever-changing area of the law;
  • Competitive pay;
  • Benefits; and
  • Casual dress code.