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WGM Lawyers is an established full service mid-size BC law firm providing a broad range of services – from the very personal needs of private clients and families to the complex issues facing large organizations, small business owners and entrepreneurial ventures.

We are currently seeking an experienced Legal Administrative Assistant to work with two Partners who have a busy practice in the area of commercial litigation.

• Prepare correspondence and legal documents;
• Prepare document books including binders, pleadings and settlement documents;
• Schedule trials, discoveries and mediations;
• Diarize, maintain and monitor due dates;
• Maintain and monitor bring forward system;
• Perform corporate and BC Online searches as required;
• Prepare client and disbursement accounts;
• Maintain and manage filing system;
• Provide all legal assistant functions relating to document production, including dictation, photocopying, and sending faxes as required; and
• Other administrative duties as required.

• Minimum 3 years of experience in the area of litigation;
• Professional and assertive with a mature demeanor;
• Independent - enjoy taking initiatives and responsibilities;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Willing to learn and continuously improve skills;
• Strong interpersonal skills – a team player who is willing to help others;
• Excellent client service skills;
• Positive and willing attitude together with a sense of humour!
• Proficiency of MS Office applications; and
• Graduate of an accredited Legal Administrative Assistant program or a recognized Paralegal program is an asset.

Interested candidates please email their resume with a cover letter to humanresources@wgmlaw.com by March 31, 2010. We sincerely thank all candidates for their interest, however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. No phone calls please.