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Role: Senior Legal Assistant/ Paralegal

Location: Vancouver

Why Linmac LLP?

Around here, we only practice law one way – untraditionally. We create space for the best ideas and solutions to unfold by giving each lawyer the freedom to build their practice in their own way. It’s our appetite for entrepreneurship and innovation that sets us apart.  We empower our people and create opportunities for them to flourish. That’s why we offer a work environment that combines individual practice with collaborative creativity. Pair that with some of the top minds in our practice areas, and you have an unstoppable group. Our compensation philosophy is performance-based – not based on tenure or title.

The role:

We are in search of a seasoned Senior Legal Assistant/ Paralegal to join our team in Vancouver. We are looking for someone who can make a significant impact on this growing team. Our ideal candidate is someone who is resourceful, reliable, and proactive.

Responsibilities / Duties would include the following:

• review files, identify legal issues, and prepare/maintain records and documents;
• assist counsel with preparing for chambers, examinations for discovery, mediation, and trials;
• prepare correspondence, pleadings (including notices of family claims, response / counterclaims, lists of documents and amendments thereto, chambers applications, affidavits, application records, books of authorities, and trial records/briefs;
• conduct legal research;
• proficient and knowledgeable with the Rules of Court (including court procedure and limitation dates);
• manage / schedule client meetings, examinations for discovery, court related attendances; and
• should have strong communication skills (written and oral) and attention to detail.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, both written and oral, with keen attention to detail. There will also be an administrative element involved, including the following:

• scanning, photocopying, filing and collating documents;
• creating and maintaining physical as well as electronic client files;
• filing documents at the courthouse;
• arranging couriers/process servers;
• preparing engagement letters and intake documents;
• scheduling consultations, telephone/video calls, meetings, conferences and mediation

About Linmac

We are a boutique law firm, attracting top talent at the top of their game. Our offices cover Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver. We practice prodominently in the areas of Tax, Business, Litigation, Estate and Trust, and Family Law. We are growing, and if you are up for it, we’d love for you to join our amazing team.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

We are proud to say that here at Linmac LLP we are an equal opportunity employer who believes that in order to reach your full potential you need to be able to bring your true authentic self to work. We are committed to breaking down barriers and providing accomodations for those with disabilities. Should you have any accomodation requirements that we should be made aware of, please be sure to advise us of this during your interview process.

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