Legal Administrative Assistant
Whitelaw Twining is a highly successful multi-disciplinary firm with a focus on litigation and with offices in Vancouver, Calgary and Toronto providing a full-range of legal expertise. We are an innovative, passionate team and we’ve been raising the bar for litigation for over 40 years. Founded in Vancouver in 1979, Whitelaw Twining started as a small, boutique firm with the goal of providing superior client service while promoting a professional, supportive and engaging environment to our team members. Since the beginning, we’ve pushed beyond standard litigation to find progressive, creative solutions for our clients. We build long-term relationships with local, national and international clients, supporting them so their businesses can prosper.
As part of its pursuit to continuously meet client needs in a global market, and with an eye to growth typical of its spirit since its founding in 1979, the firm recently announced a ground-breaking deal with a global provider of integrated legal and business services, DWF Group. DWF Group (“DWF”)’s recent acquisition of Whitelaw Twining has been met enthusiastically by the firm given DWF’s exceptional record of providing world-class legal and business services to a robust client base through its three offerings; Legal Advisory, Mindcrest and Connected Services. DWF has approximately 4,000 employees with offices and associations located across the globe.
Whitelaw Twining is extremely proud of its professional work environment that encourages team and social interaction between staff and lawyers. We believe that our staff work best in a collegial atmosphere where they are empowered to build their careers and make a positive contribution to our work environment.
Join us at WT!
We are currently seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to join our team. If you are a Legal Administrative Assistant looking to continue to develop your career in a fun, busy and professional environment, this is the role for you. This is a position for an ambitious professional with 3-4+ years of post-certificate experience gained at a reputable law firm. The successful candidate for this position will be able to build positive working relationships, have a keen eye for details and will be able to handle a busy work load.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and draft various correspondence and documents
- Draft standard letters, documents briefs, and pleadings
- Set trials, discoveries, etc. and prepare required documentation
- Interact with clients by phone and in person
- Set appointments for clients
- Maintain filing system including a bring-forward system
- Sort incoming mail and prepare outgoing mail
- Delegate tasks to junior level Legal Administrative Assistant on the team
- Perform other related duties as required
Qualifications:
- Graduate of a Legal Administrative Assistant program
- Minimum 3-4+ years of experience as a Legal Administrative Assistant in a litigation practice
- Excellent English oral and written skills
- Professional manner in communication with clients
- Strong administration and organization skills
- Able to draft standard correspondence and documents with minimal supervision
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Able to multi-task and prioritize work
- Litigation experience preferred
Benefits & Perks:
We offer a comprehensive salary and benefits package that is very competitive, together with opportunities for personal and professional growth. Our benefits include:
- ability to work from home one to two days per week
- annual firm closure for mental wellbeing day
- opportunities to participate in a variety of health & wellbeing related activities and programs
- a wellness allowance for fitness expenses;
- an annual education/tuition allowance;
- flexible health and dental coverage;
- long term disability insurance;
- personal days to help balance outside commitments;
- early departure on the Friday before long weekends;
- employee assistance program;
- monetary incentive for employee referrals;
- ongoing staff appreciation events;
- flexible work arrangement options;
- casual dress code (dress for your day)
- an outgoing firm culture that provides lots of social opportunities to connect with your co-workers.
Diversity & Inclusivity:
Whitelaw Twining recognizes that respect for the dignity and worth of everyone who works at the Firm is the foundation of harmonious and productive working relationships. We commit to providing a professional atmosphere which promotes equal opportunities and prohibits discriminatory practices. All prospective, current, and former employees will be treated fairly and equally regardless of race, age, colour, gender, ancestry, place of origin, political belief, religion, marital status, family status, physical or mental ability, or sexual orientation.
Background and Reference Checks:
Offers of employment may be conditional upon reference checks, criminal record checks, and educational verification.
While we thank all applicants, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. No phone calls please. Please submit your resume and cover letter to: https://wtca.bamboohr.com/careers/131