Legal Assistant, Business Law

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  Location

  (CANADA) and Vancouver

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  Job Reference

  20772

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  Functional Area/Experience

  Law / 3 Years

Job Description & Qualifications

As a recognized national business law firm, we support, grow, and impact our communities through our work. We help entrepreneurs, companies, and professionals shape and build the Canadian economy.

When you start a career with Miller Thomson, you join a firm that puts its people first. We provide the opportunity to influence the course of your career, community, and workplace with the support and backing of a national organization. While teamwork and collaboration are hallmarks of our culture, we accept and encourage individuality. You can expect a friendly, safe, and supportive environment where your colleagues will rally around to help you succeed.

Find the spark that will propel your career to new heights. Apply today to join a firm that is dedicated to you.

We are seeking a Legal Assistant to join our Business Law group in our Vancouver office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage all administrative tasks, including email/calendar management and full cycle accounting procedures and firm processes (i.e. file openings, credit limits, invoices, collections, etc.);
• Manage/prepare agendas, coordinate/prepare meetings and materials, appointments, travel arrangements, etc.;
• Assist with the preparation of corporate documents, letters, closing agendas, and full assistance on transactions;
• Ensure follow-up on activities, files and outstanding items with direct reports;
• Filter incoming calls/mail and follow-up on various information requests;
• Other duties as assigned.

What you'll bring:

• Three (3) years’ experience as a Business Law/Corporate Legal Assistant;
• Certificate or Diploma from a Community College or equivalent;
• Strong administrative and organizational skills;
• Experience working with large documents;
• Have the ability to work well under pressure, multi-task, prioritize work, and take direction; 
• A team oriented approach and the ability to work in a fast paced environment;
• Must possess excellent technical, written and verbal communication skills;
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word;
• Possess a mature, professional attitude, meet strict deadlines with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

What we offer:

We believe in the importance of a Total Compensation package, ensuring our mix of salary, benefits and perks are competitive within the market as well as a work-life balance. We offer:

• A comprehensive Benefits package that includes Health, Dental and Vision Care, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance, 3+ Weeks’ Vacation and 10 Personal Days;
• A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace;
• Childcare, eldercare and family resources to support you and your family;
• A wellness reimbursement program to foster employee well-being as well as a perks program through Perkopolis;
• Professional development opportunities through MT Learn;
• Flexible working options;
• Special appreciation events/celebrations;
• Charitable savings programs.

Compensation:

We offer a competitive Total Rewards package with the expected range of the annual salary to be between $65,000 - $75,000.

The final salary is influenced by location of the job and may fluctuate based on qualifications, skills, and market considerations, ensuring alignment with internal equity standards.

Who we are:

Miller Thomson LLP is one of Canada’s fastest-growing national business law firms, with ten offices across the country. Our consistent ability to provide practical, creative and cost-effective advice, combined with an unyielding service commitment to our clients and a strong dedication to our lawyers, staff and the communities in which we practice, gives us a unique position in the Canadian legal industry.

Miller Thomson LLP is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.

While we thank all applicants for their interest, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to queries individually, and only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls or agencies, please.

Miller Thomson will provide accommodation on request throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation, please inform our Talent department of the nature of the accommodation that you may require, to ensure your equal participation.