Junior Legal Assistant

Centra Lawyers LLP is a busy medium-sized firm located in Maple Ridge. We are currently looking for a Junior Legal Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will be able to fulfill the following duties and will meet the following qualifications:

Duties:

• Draft correspondence, pleadings, list of documents, indexes and summaries;
• Schedule discoveries, trials, applications and other court dates;
• Schedule appointments and maintain responsible lawyer’s calendar;
• Maintain BF’s for limitation dates and other important dates;
• File openings, preparation and management;
• Receive, review and analyze documents for relevance;
• Prepare invoices and payments;
• Communicate with clients in a courteous and professional manner;
• Back up reception / client services; and
• Other duties as required

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1+ years of Legal Assistant experience;
• Litigation experience preferred;
• Legal Assistant Diploma required;
• Excellent spoken English, grammar and editing skills;
• Excellent computer skills including proficiency in MS Office and Adobe;
• Experience with Amicus software and PC Law or Leap preferred;
• Experience with Employment and Strata Law considered an asset;
• Strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task and work under pressure; and
• Ability to work both independently, and in a team environment with a can-do attitude

This position offers an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to contribute to a dynamic legal team. If you possess the necessary skills and are looking to grow in the legal field, we encourage you to apply.