legal administrative assistant

*Wilson Rasmussen LLP* is a leading Surrey law firm that provides legal services to clients in areas of Real Estate, Property Development, Business & Commercial Law, Wills & Estates and Immigration.

We value a firm culture that fosters collegiality and respect for everyone on the team while rewarding individual responsibility, initiative, and creativity.

Wilson Rasmussen has a service-oriented culture and we pride ourselves in providing an exceptional client experience. Our firm is currently seeking a *Legal Administrative Assistant* to join our firm.

*WHO YOU ARE*

The successful candidate will have the following:

• One year of experience working in administrative or customer service support role.
• Experience working at a law firm or notary public office is considered an asset.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and are proficient with Microsoft® Office applications.
• Superior organizational and interpersonal skills, the ability to handle a high volume of work with tight deadlines and a keen attention to detail. You are able to use sound judgement to make decisions and can successfully manage multiple changing priorities.

• Excellent telephone manners.
• Ability to build rapport with clients, and are committed to providing timely, accurate responses to all stakeholders.

• be detail oriented and most importantly have the desire to learn.

*WHAT YOU WILL DO*

Your primary duties will be the following:

• Greet and welcome clients in a professional and courteous manner.
• Complete client intake procedures, including scanning and verifying identification documents.
• Handle and distribute incoming and outgoing correspondence.
• Maintain boardrooms, meeting areas, and kitchen facilities to ensure they are clean, organized, and well-stocked.
• Assist with the receipt, sorting, and distribution of incoming mail.
• Monitor and replenish office supplies as required.
• Provide administrative support, including photocopying, scanning, data entry, document preparation, and filing.
• Arrange and coordinate courier services.
• Complete bank runs and other routine office errands as required.
• Assist with file openings and file closings in accordance with office procedures.
• Conduct conflict-of-interest searches and other required searches.
• Provide clerical and administrative support to lawyers and staff as requested.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required.
• Assist with occasional office errands and other general administrative tasks.

Our firm offers growth in your professional career, a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, paid time off, team lunches and a healthy work/life balance. If you are passionate about helping others, please submit your resume by replying to this posting.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $18.25-$20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• administrative assistant: 1 year (preferred)
• receptionist: 1 year (preferred)