Legal Administrative Assistant – Mandarin
2024.10.08 //
We are currently seeking a full-time intermediate Legal Administrative Assistant (Mandarin) with experience in civil or family litigation to join our team.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Maintain digital files in accordance with firm policy and practice
- Liaise with clients on file progress
- Schedule discovery and court dates
- Maintain calendars and reminder system for tasks and appointments
- Prepare court materials such as application records, books of authorities, and various trial and appeal books
- Draft routine correspondence and attend to court filings
- General administrative duties as required
Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited Legal Administrative Assistant program
- Minimum 5 years of experience
- Solid understanding of litigation procedures
- Proficient with the Microsoft Office suite
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including composing, editing and proofreading, in Mandarin and English
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Excellent organization and time management skills
- Ability to follow instructions with minimal supervision and thrive in a professional team environment
- Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion and confidentiality
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure
- Ability to adapt to changing needs
- Knowledge of Worldox Document Management System is an asset
What We Offer:
- Health and dental plan
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Health Spending Account
- Social events
- Hybrid of On-site and Working from Home: We offer flexible working arrangements as we continue to support our employees in balancing their career and family commitments. At Lindsay LLP, we recognize the importance of maintaining a positive work-life balance.
The expected salary range for this position is $63,000 to $73,000. The final agreed-upon salary may vary based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills and experience.
Please forward your cover letter, résumé, and salary expectations in confidence to careers@lindsayllp.ca.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for consideration will be contacted.