BC Legal Assistant

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Woodward & Co. Lawyers LLP is a national law firm with offices in Victoria and Tsartlip, BC, and in Toronto, Ontario. We aim to be the leading national law firm that provides excellent legal services to Indigenous communities, governments, and businesses, advancing transformative change in an era of reconciliation and decolonization.

We have a strong commitment to our work culture that prioritizes our meaningful work and values of collaboration, excellence, respect, accountability, trust, and ethics.

We are in search of a Legal Assistant with extensive experience in litigation and familiarity with BC and ON jurisdiction court rules and processes to join us as a full-time member of our support services team.

Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide administrative support to multiple lawyers on our legal team and contribute to the efficient operation of the law office.

This position provides an opportunity for career progression that leverages your extensive litigation experience, from multiple jurisdictions across Canada, to a focused area of specialization and provides support for our team of lawyers working on litigation files in Ontario and British Columbia.

Key Responsibilities

- Maintain and organize calendars, emails, correspondence, notes, court schedules, meetings, resources, files and bring it forward systems.
- Prepare documents including (formatting, editing, proofing) correspondence, memos, agreements, reports, pleadings, and other court documents.
- Proofread legal documents for accuracy and completeness
- Handle data entry tasks accurately and efficiently
- Follow procedures surrounding the filing and serving of court pleadings and documents in BC and ON.
- Coordinate with court registries to arrange for hearings, submissions, and trials.
- Extensively use litigation software,



databases, and document management systems to search and manage complex litigation matters.

Qualifications

This ideal candidate for this position meets the following requirements:

- Post secondary (BA, diploma, or certificate) for paralegal, legal assistant, law, justice studies, Indigenous studies, preferred.
- 2+ years of work experience as a Legal Assistant with increased levels of responsibility in litigation as a focused area of specialization.
- With mentorship and training a career path for a Senior Legal Assistant designation may follow within a year of established familiarity for our areas of practice.

Key Competencies:

1. Strong problem-solving skills and resourcefulness.

2. Knowledge of legal practices, terminology, Court Rules, and processes.

3. High level of initiative, (knowing when to seek appropriate advice).

4. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

5. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

6. Technical competencies:

- Advanced use and knowledge of MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Familiarity with BC Online, LTSA searches, litigation software and document management systems.

7. Reliability, flexibility, and dependability are essential for this position.

8. Experience working with Indigenous nations, communities, considered an asset.

9. Experience in a legal support role preferred

10. Proficiency in legal terminology and processes

11. Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to prioritize workload

12.



Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Why Woodward?

Woodward offers meaningful work, meaningful relationships, and a great workplace culture. We offer an anticipated salary range of $60,000 to $75,000 per year (to be negotiated with consideration for education and experience) with a generous range of benefits, including health, dental, paid time off, contributions to your RSP, wellness, and career development allowances.

Woodward offers flexibility with a hybrid work model. This position is located in our Victoria office.

How to Apply

If you would like to progress your career with a team that is collaborative and passionate about providing excellent legal services to Indigenous communities, governments, and businesses, please email a cover letter and resume to: [email protected]

Woodward is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and human rights in our legal services and work environments. We know that our diversity strengthens Woodward values for collaboration, excellence, respect, accountability, trust, and ethics, and that we all share responsibility for creating an equitable, diverse, inclusive, and collaborative workplace.

Applicants with Indigenous ancestry are strongly encouraged to apply.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Thank you for your interest in Woodward & Co. Lawyers LLP.

We can’t wait to meet you!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $60,000.00-$75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Experience:

- legal assistant: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Legal Assistant (Victoria)
🏢 WoodwardLlp
📍 Victoria