General practice law firm in Esquimalt, BC looking for a full time legal assistant with experience working in a small law firm in the areas of family law, wills and estates, civil litigation, corporate and commercial matters, and real estate conveyancing.

Flexible part-time hours are available for the right person.

Candidates should have

· Knowledge of BC Supreme and Provincial Court Rules and Forms;

· Knowledge of solicitor/client privilege;

· Knowledge of general law office management, invoicing and bring forward systems is essential;

· Knowledge of basic financial and accounting principles and trust accounting rules;

· Ability to solve problems, work independently and as a team member;

· Honesty, reliability and have a mature work ethic and dedication to providing client-centered service;

· Strong interpersonal skills and an ongoing willingness to work collaboratively as part of a dedicated team and to participate as a team member, and provide excellent client service with good communication skills;

· Solid working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite, MyLTSA, BC Registries, BC Online, Abode Acrobat, and/or similar programs; and





· Preference given to candidates with knowledge of Law Practicum and/or ConveyMe.

Qualifications

· Minimum 5 years’ full time experience as a legal assistant;

· Certificate/diploma/degree as a legal assistant/paralegal;

· Confidence to run files independently;

· Strong written communication skills with accurate spelling and grammar in drafting legal documents and correspondence.

Compensation

· Salary: $65,000 - $75,000 per year depending on experience

· Paid time off

· 6 sick days per year

· Days of work: Monday to Friday in person/ in office.

· Basic dental care repayment

· On-site parking

Please send your resume, cover letter, and references to [email protected] or by fax to: (phone hidden).

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $65,000.00-$75,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Company events
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking

Education:
- Secondary School (required)

Experience:
- legal assistant: 5 years (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Legal Assistant (Esquimalt)
🏢 Sihota u0026 Starkey
📍 Esquimalt