legal assistant

*Pay:* CA$20.00 - CA$28.00 per hour Job description: Deer Lake Law Group is a small law office located in the City of Burnaby. We are pleased to offer a friendly and flexible environment for lawyer and assistants to work cooperatively in a client-centered legal practice. We are looking for a legal assistant who is highly organized and detail-oriented to provide well-rounded support for lawyers and fellow legal assistants. Conveyancing experience preferred. Duties: * Answering phones, greeting clients and providing excellent customer service * Booking initial consultations, actively managing the office calendar, scheduling and confirming client appointments * Organizing and maintaining paper and electronic records * Process incoming and outgoing mail, manually or electronically * Formatting letters, pleadings, and other legal documents * Preparing and filing legal documents * Corresponding with clients and other lawyers * Maintaining lawyers? calendars with court dates, examinations for discovery, and meetings * Managing internal records systems, including bring forward system * Preparing invoices * Assisting with various office administration tasks and other related duties as assigned Qualification: * A bachelor degree * Superior organizational skills * Ability to multi-task, manage competing priorities and function well under pressure * Possess a strong attention to detail * Ability to work independently and support other team members whenever necessary * Must be proficient in English, second language is an asset * Must be proficient in Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft software, including Outlook, Word, and Excel * Knowledge and/or work experiences in a law office in Canada is an asset Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Work Location: In person Pay: From $20.00 per hour Benefits: * Extended health care * On-site parking Work Location: In person Location Burnaby , BC Work location On site Salary $ 20.00 HOUR hourly Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time Starts as soon as possible vacancies 1 vacancy Source indeed.com #10236388518 Various locations Burnaby, BC