Job Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Legal Assistant to join our legal team. This role offers an excellent prospect to support our lawyers with a variety of administrative and legal tasks in a fast-paced workplace. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, proficiency in implementing and keeping legal systems, and excellent communication abilities.

Duties
Draft, proofread, and review legal documents, correspondence, and filings with precision
Manage case files through organized filing systems, both electronically and physically
Support project management efforts by coordinating deadlines, scheduling meetings, and tracking case progress
Manage trust bookkeeping system and monthly accounts for lawyers
Maintain qualified phone etiquette when communicating with clients, courts, and other stakeholders
Assist lawyers with document preparation, legal drafting, and other administrative duties as required

Requirements




A minimum of 3 to 5 years experience in administrative or clerical roles within a legal environment, preferably in a family law environment
Strong proofreading, writing skills, and attention to detail
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently
Experience with project management and data entry tasks
Knowledge of legal drafting, filing procedures, and court document requirements
Effective interviewing skills and professional phone etiquette
Prior experience with legal research, document review, and file management is highly desirable
Prior experience with ESI Law and/or production of legal accounts and knowledge of trust bookkeeping highly desirable
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

Benefits:
On-site parking
Paid time off
Wellness program

Work Location: In person

📌 Legal Assistant Victoria (Canada)
🏢 Brooke A. MacLeod Law
📍 Canada