Legal assistant required for busy Campbell River lawyer. Would prefer someone with at least 5 years of experience as a legal assistant but willing to train for right candidate.

Must be an intelligent, reliable self-starter. Good word processing skills with experience on Word and a general knowledge of bookkeeping.

Salary - above industry standard based on experience and abilities The responsibilities of this role will include but, will not be limited to:

- Knowledge in the fields of Family Law, Wills & Estate and some Litigation

-Work directly with one lawyer -Answering phones, responding to messages/inquires

-Communicating with clients: directly, by telephone and by regular and email

-Scheduling of clients

-Perform conflict searches

-Diarize, maintain and monitor due dates;

-Maintain and manage BF and filing system

-Transcription of dictation

-Provide all Administration assistant functions relating to document production, including: keyboard scanning, photocopying, and sending faxes and emails;

-Preparation of correspondence and documents;





-Preparation of pleadings binders and lists of documents;

-Interviewing clients

-Initial drafting of pleadings

-Billing, collection and deposit of monies, both to general and trust accounts and recording same

-Other administrative duties as required.

Qualifications and Experience The ideal candidate for this position will have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Law Firm and:

-Have excellent written and verbal communication;

-Be a self-starter and have a proven ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment;

-Be detail oriented;

-Understand strict confidentiality;

-Perform well under pressure;

-Have a good working knowledge of Windows 10 and MS Suite including Word, Outlook and Excel

-E-File using BC Online;

-Bookkeeping experience (to do daily entries); and

-Have experience with QuickBooks (willing to train if necessary)

Perks

- Flexible working hours

Job Type: Permanent Pay: $27.00-$35.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

📌 Legal Assistant/Bookkeeper (Campbell River)
🏢 Grant W. Currie Law
📍 Campbell River