LEGAL ASSISTANT
POSITION: Closed
LOCATION: Kelowna, BC
Our Kelowna client, experts in the industry, are looking for an experienced Legal Assistant to join their support team. The ideal candidate will have corporate/commercial experience, is highly organized, detail-oriented, and has the ability to multi-task & prioritize.
Responsibilities:
Opening client files and maintaining files as per department procedures
Prepare/draft all necessary transactional documentation and correspondence based on written instruction or verbal direction
Draft Asset Purchase agreements, and Share Purchase Agreements
Preparation & editing documents for various correspondence, reports, and billings
Obtaining due diligence materials, such as corporate certificates of good standing, etc
Assisting lawyers with corporate services such as business and society registrations, annual report filings, minute book maintenance, and commercial services such as preparation of documents for mergers, share and asset purchases and sales, and corporate restructuring.
Manage assigned files and their related tasks, including opening files, organizing and managing documents, updating binders and filing
Prepare and submit Land Title Office forms
Conduct various BC Online searches
Prepare drafts of various Supreme Court Civil Rules forms,
Draft small claims materials
Assemble necessary documents for Court filings, such as application records, hearing records and trial records
Filing incorporations and preparing minute books
Maintaining Corporate Records and filing Annual Reports
Drafting various corporate documents
Communicating with clients, lawyers, accountants, and other professionals
Requirements:
Legal Administrative Assistant Certificate/Diploma or equivalent
2+ years’ experience as LA
General understanding of corporate and commercial transactions
Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications
Excellent English oral and written skills
Strong sense of accountability, taking ownership over tasks and responsibilities and resolving issues proactively
High level of accuracy, attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to assess information, anticipate issues and outcomes and make effective decisions
Ability to manage multiple requests, assess priorities and achieve solutions under deadlines
Excellent teamwork skills and a strong client service orientation
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
If you are interested in applying for this position, please email resume with salary expectations.
We thank all those who express interest in this opportunity however only those short-listed will be contacted.
