Taylor Janis LLP is a boutique employment law firm with offices in Edmonton, Calgary, and Vancouver.
We are a collegial law firm and are currently looking for an enthusiastic, service-oriented Legal Assistant/Receptionist to join our Vancouver Office who shares our passion for providing quality legal services within a team of dedicated lawyers and staff.
JOB TYPE
Legal Assistant/Receptionist
Job Type: Full-time, Vancouver Office
REQUIREMENTS AND CANDIDATE ASSETS
The ideal candidate will:
- Have a Legal Assistant Diploma or Certificate;
- Have developed professional communication skills;
- Have strong organizational skills with an emphasis on attention to detail;
- Have a positive attitude and be willing to take initiative; and
- Be self-motivated and can work independently but also value a team-based environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Processing all relevant incoming and outgoing mail and email;
- Preparing and maintaining a diarizing system for court dates, questionings, meetings and appointments;
- Tracking the lawyer’s billing statistics, including retainers received and overdue/unpaid accounts;
- Scheduling appointments and meetings and preparing documentation for those appointments and meetings;
- Assisting clients over the phone and via email with requests for updates on file matters and information on billing matters;
- Scheduling court runners and couriers;
- Maintaining client files;
- Answering reception telephones; and
- Assisting couriers and other guests that attend the office from time to time.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
- Access to keen mentorship in a collegial and welcoming environment in order to develop the skills and knowledge needed;
- Work in an interesting, rewarding, and ever-changing area of the law;
- Competitive pay;
- Benefits; and
- Casual dress code.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $42,000.00-$55,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
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