Legal Assistant - Wills Estates

Benefits
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Company events
Dental care
Disability insurance
Extended health care
Life insurance
On-site parking
Paid sick leave
 
Full job description
We invite you to join our legal team!

CR Lawyers LLP is a well-established full-service law firm with offices located in four Vancouver Island communities in downtown Campbell River, Comox, Courtenay and Ucluelet. We offer our employees a positive working environment, a competitive salary vacation package, paid sick days and a benefits program that includes health dental benefits.

Our firm is looking for a Legal Assistant for our Wills Estates Department with 1-3 years of experience for our Campbell River office location supporting our Solicitors Department. We encourage experienced candidates with exceptional customer service to apply for this position.

The successful candidate will be an organized, enthusiastic, hard working, team member who will have the opportunity to contribute their skills and expertise and work collaboratively with a team of dedicated and knowledgeable colleagues.

Ideal qualifications:

1-3 years of legal experience.
Proficient with wills estates files
Comfortable using Microsoft 365, BC Online, LTSA and various computer programs.
Experience using copiers, scanners, fax machines and point of sale.
Open to training opportunities and developing new skills.
Duties Include but not limited to:

Primary support for our Solicitors Department.
Open and close client files
Manage Lawyer's calendars, meeting schedules and Bring Forward (BF) system.
Draft documents and correspondence based on written instruction or verbal direction.
Administrative duties that include conducting conflict searches, file organization, answering emails, scheduling appointments, making photocopies, scanning or other duties as assigned.
Organize and maintain precedents.
Assist with day to day inquiries and requests.
Work Hours Benefits

This is a full time in-person employment opportunity working Monday – Friday 8:30am-4:30pm with a one hour unpaid lunch hour, in our Campbell River office location.

Benefits:

Vacation entitlement
Paid Sick Days
Extended health care
Dental care
Vision care
Life insurance
Disability coverage
Staff events
Inclusive environment
Education

High School Diploma
Legal Assistant education or experience
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest and we appreciate receiving your resumes, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00-$50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events
Dental care
Disability insurance
Extended health care
Life insurance
On-site parking
Paid time off
Vision care
Schedule:

Day shift
Monday to Friday
Education:

Secondary School (required)
Language:

English (required)
Work Location: In person

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