GBC Law is not your typical law firm, and we are proud of that. We are a boutique firm with a modern, people-first approach, and a passion for building lasting relationships with our clients and community. Guided by our core values and a vision to make law more approachable, we are a team that cares about each other, our clients, and the impact we make. law GBC Law is seeking a skilled and customer-service oriented individual to join our team as a Backup Receptionist & Administrative Support on a contract basis for 2026.
The successful candidate will provide reception coverage and general administrative support during pre-planned vacations, any leaves of absence, and potentially periods of higher workload. The successful candidate will work in-person at our Burnaby office located near beautiful Deer Lake Park. The firm is open Monday to Friday from 9 to 5pm.
To maintain consistency, ideal working hours are also Monday to Friday from 9 to 5pm. However, depending on the successful candidate’s other obligations the option for a shorter workday within the firm’s regular business hours may be available (for example, from 9:15 to 2:15pm or from 10-5pm, or some other combination). This position would best suit a self-motivated and personable administrative professional seeking an occasional role with a well established and professional organization.
While reporting directly to the Owner, this position supports all staff and is a key member of the GBC Law team. Provide professional and positive service to clients, vendors and staff, in person and over the phone Answer and route telephone calls (screening solicitation calls)
Manage communications and correspondence (phone, voicemail, email, mail), respond when needed and bring action items forward to appropriate individual’s attention Organize, tidy, and maintain the office, reception area, kitchen and meeting rooms on a daily basis Assist the firm’s legal portfolios with general administrative support (not legal administrative support) Assist with photocopying and scanning client identification Provide support to all GBC Law team members as required Assist with any relevant project-work that may arise Exceptional attitude – flexible, positive, proactive, dependable, willing/able to learn new skills Grade 12 graduate with a minimum of two years of experience in reception and/or administration in a professional office environment Related post-secondary education an asset Ability and desire to provide a positive and enjoyable customer experience to internal and external clients Intermediate to advanced proficiency in the MS Office suite of applications with the ability to adapt to and master new computer programs and processes A comfort with and aptitude for working with numbers, online applications and financial and banking transactions Assets (but not mandatory) Legal office experience Experience with legal industry platforms such as LEAP, BC Online, ALF, or LTSA The hourly rate is dependent on relevant experience and qualifications, with an expected range from $20 - $25 per hour. GBC Law offers a bright, beautiful office space with dedicated and personable colleagues committed to delivering superior services to our clients. #
📌 Front Desk Receptionist & Administrative Support (Burnaby)
🏢 BCLMA
📍 Burnaby