Corporate Legal Assistant (Langley)

Waterstone Law Group LLP, one of the Fraser Valley’s leading law firms, is seeking a permanent, full-time junior Legal Assistant for our Langley location.

This full-time, in-office position will play an integral role within our busy corporate department. The work is challenging and varied, and the position has excellent long-term career opportunities as well as support for personal professional development.

Responsibilities include:

  • Drafting standard letters and documents independently with little supervision;
  • Preparing corporate documents for British Columbia entities, including incorporations/organizations, name changes, alterations, amalgamations, restorations, dissolutions, and other related documents;
  • Preparing documents such as share transactions, issuance, transfer, redemption and repurchase;
  • Appoint and remove directors and officers and other basic resolutions;
  • Updating and maintaining corporate records and minute books, including minute book reviews and appropriate correction of minute book deficiencies; and
  • Preparing client invoices.

Qualifications:

  • 2-5 years of recent, hands-on experience in a busy British Columbia law firm;
  • Excellent English verbal and written communication skills;
  • Exceptionally organized and attentive to detail;
  • Able to work both independently and within a team-based environment;
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Applications, BC Online & Ecorp; and
  • Familiar with legal billing/invoicing processes.

In addition to competitive financial compensation and a full benefit package, we also offer a number of staff perks and a friendly, supportive and team-based environment.

Compensation:

$45,000–$60,000 a year – Permanent, Full-time

Benefits:

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

Application question(s):

  • At what BC law firm(s) did you gain this experience? Please note that failure to respond truthfully to this question will result in your application being immediately rejected.

Application process:

To apply, please submit cover letter and resume by email careers@waterstonelaw.com

While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those short-listed for an interview will be contacted.