Overview
Legal Assistant, Litigation Jobs in Vancouver – British Columbia at Osler
Title: Legal Assistant, Litigation
Company: Osler
Location: Vancouver – British Columbia
Category: Administrative/Clerical, Law/Legal
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP is one of Canada’s leading business law firms. Advising many of Canada’s corporate leaders, as well as U.S. and international parties with extensive interest in Canada, our more than 1,300 firm members are based in offices in Toronto, Montréal, Ottawa, Vancouver, Calgary and New York.
Osler prides itself on attracting and maintaining some of the brightest talent in the legal arena. Our lawyers, students, management and staff have created a unique firm culture which nurtures mentoring and the exchange of ideas. Osler is a
dynamic
and
exciting
place to begin a career or carve out a new path.
We are currently recruiting for a Legal Assistant to join our Litigation department in our Vancouver Office. The successful candidate will assist in managing the practices of several Legal Professionals through the provision of administrative support.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Manages time, resources, workflow and deadlines of legal professionals which involves maintaining a filing system for all documents, compiling and organizing materials required for legal professional’s work-in-progress, opening up new files, etc.
Prepares and assists in compiling all court documents including affidavits, application records, books of authority, etc. Maintains and organizes a detailed bring forward systems to ensure crucial litigation and insolvency and restructuring deadlines are met.
Coordinates with court registries to resolve inquiries from counsel as they arise.
Interacts with clients, responds to and appropriately escalates client inquiries. Performs client account administration which involves ensuring that dockets are submitted, reviewing and editing e-prebills, preparing invoices for review by legal professionals, verifying fees and disbursements, preparing write-offs and addressing client inquiries regarding billing.
Receives, researches, prepares and follow up on audit inquiries.
Handles confidential materials and documents.
Provides clerical and administrative support such as filing, answering the telephone, making travel arrangements, scheduling meetings, performing research as required, photocopying and binding materials, etc.
Education and Experience
The position requires the completion of a Legal Assistant program.
A minimum of two years’ experience in Commercial Litigation. Previous experience with Insolvency & Restructuring is strongly preferred.
Working knowledge of Supreme Court Civil Rules, BC Reg 168/2009 procedures and insolvency and restructuring terminology considered an asset.
An equivalent combination of
education
, training and experience may be considered. Knowledge and Skills Proficiency with computers including advanced Excel, Word and Adobe skills.
Experience with
Aderant software would be an asset. Excellent
communication skills
(both oral and written), focused listening, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
Superior organizational skill and ability to anticipate and plan ahead. Sound judgement and
analytical skills
.
Ability to
work independently as well as thrive in a team-based environment collaborating with local team members and colleagues from other offices.
Attention to detail
, organized and time management skills along with the ability to balance d…
