• Opportunity to join a law firm that believes in work-life balance 
• Receive a competitive salary of $48,000 to $60,000 per annum, based on knowledge and experience, plus benefits!  

Drysdale Bacon McStravick LLP 

Drysdale Bacon McStravick LLP (DBM Law), a leading legal team in the Tri-Cities area since 1976, offers exceptional services across various practices. With expertise in Wills and Estates, Business Law, Real Estate Law, Family Law, Personal Injury Law, Commercial Litigation and Estate Litigation, our lawyers provide clear answers and guide clients through their options. 

At DBM Law, we believe in practicing a personable and attentive approach with our clients and making sure that they are involved and understand every step of the legal process. For our employees, we truly believe in maintaining a great work-life balance. Our close-knit office provides a fun, supportive, and challenging work environment that encourages you to build your legal career as well as take time to relax with your family and friends.

For more information about our firm please visit dbmlaw.ca.

About The Opportunity

DBM Law has an opportunity for a Legal Administrative Assistant with 2+ years of experience to join our Family Law team in Coquitlam, British Columbia. The position is an in-office, full-time role.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Prepare correspondence and legal documents from handwritten and precedent documents
• Maintain bring forward or tracking system for limitation and follow-up dates
• Respond to client calls and general inquiries
• Speak with and correspond with the courts and opposing counsel regarding scheduling of hearings, trials, examinations for discovery and other events involved in the litigation process
• Handle incoming and outgoing mail, faxes and couriers
• Review and file e-mail correspondence for self and lawyer
• Time entry and invoice preparation
• Perform a variety of administrative tasks, such as file maintenance and organization
• Open and close client files

More About You

To qualify, you will have graduated from a Legal Administrative Assistant program or have other legal administrative work experience. Training will be provided for a successful candidate who is new to family law.

The following skills and experiences are also required:

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & Outlook) 
• Understanding of court procedures and documentation, or a willingness to learn;
• Experience working with Court Services Online would be an asset;
• Experience working with DivorceMate or DivorcePath would be an asset;
• Experience working with Amicus Attorney, PCLaw and Primafact would be an asset;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Attention to detail is essential;
• Strong organizational skills.

About The Benefits 

In exchange for your efforts, you’ll be rewarded with an salary of $48,000 to $60,000 per annum, depending upon your knowledge and experience, plus the following benefits:

• Extended health, dental, AD&D insurance -> 100% employer-paid premium
• Life and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Pension after one year - 5% matching
• Annual fitness benefit
• Vacation is 2 weeks in the first year; 3 weeks in the second through fourth years; increasing thereafter

 If you’re looking for an opportunity to join an established law firm then apply today!