British Columbians & Our Governments
$57,700–$65,135 year
On-siteAsheville, North Carolina, United States
Job Summary
Draft correspondence and prepare legal documents, format and proofread materials using Adobe Acrobat Pro, and manage both physical and electronic file systems including databases and Outlook. Facilitate incoming and outgoing mail, coordinate travel arrangements, and schedule meetings in MS Teams. Perform searches using myLTSA and BC Courts Online, assist with property conveyances, and compile historical land and title documents. Provide coverage to the team and manage client inboxes under supervision. This role supports the Natural Resources, Transportation, and Indigenous Legal Group within the Ministry of Attorney General, offering a supportive, inclusive workplace culture for legal assistants in British Columbia.
Required Qualifications
- Secondary school graduation or equivalent
- Completion of a Legal Administrative Assistant Program from a recognized institution, or equivalent experience gained through an administrative support role in a legal office environment
- One full year of experience within the past three years providing legal assistant support to lawyers in a Canadian jurisdiction
- Working knowledge of legal processes
- Understanding of solicitor/client privilege and conflicts
- A high standard in the delivery of legal assistant support
- Strong initiative and self-motivation
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- The ability to prioritize
- Flexibility in responding to shifting work demands
- The ability to work overtime when necessary
- Experience with significant file management of large and complex files
- A strong attention to detail
- Exceptional proofreading and editing skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- The ability to work independently
- The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
- Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment
- A Criminal Record Check
Desired Qualifications
- Applicants that have a Legal Administrative Assistant Certificate or Diploma
- Applicants with more than one full year of continuous experience within the past three years providing legal assistant support to lawyers in a Canadian jurisdiction
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