legal assistant

Walia Law Group is currently seeking a Legal Assistant to join our growing law practice in Surrey, BC. *Duties:* * Providing administrative and legal support to lawyers and legal staff * Answering incoming telephone calls, directing calls, taking messages, and providing general information to clients * Greeting clients and visitors and providing professional reception services * Communicating with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and other third parties * Opening, maintaining, organizing, and closing client files * Preparing, formatting, editing, and proofreading legal documents, correspondence, pleadings, affidavits, applications, and other legal materials * Scheduling appointments, meetings, discoveries, mediations, hearings, and other important dates * Maintaining lawyer calendars * Maintaining electronic and physical filing systems * Assisting with billing and other general administrative tasks * Managing incoming and outgoing mail, courier packages, and emails * Conducting basic legal and administrative research as required * Following up with clients and other parties to obtain outstanding information and documentation * Maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive client information appropriately * Providing general office and reception support as required * Performing other administrative and legal support duties as assigned *Qualifications and Skills:* * Previous experience working as a Legal Assistant or in a legal office is preferred * Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Strong organizational and time-management skills * Excellent attention to detail and accuracy * Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a busy environment * Ability to work independently and as part of a team * Professional, courteous, and client-focused manner * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Ability to multitask and prioritize while working in a busy office environment * Required language: English Only applicants applying through indeed.ca will be contacted. *Please do not email or call our office personally.* We thank all interested candidates for their résumés but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. For further information regarding our practice, please visit www.wlglawyers.ca. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: From $18.75 per hour Benefits: * Casual dress * Dental care * Extended health care * On-site parking * Vision care Experience: * Legal Assistant: 2 years (required) Work Location: In person