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Our client is a downtown Victoria law firm located in the heart of historical landmarks, amazing culture and cuisine. They are looking for an experienced litigation assistant or paralegal to join their team for a full maternity leave. They are offer a unique workspace, friendly workmates, and a brilliant litigation team. Salary range is $55,000.00 per year to $75,000.00 per year commensurate with experience, education and work history. Extended health care benefit package is also offered.

Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited Legal Administrative Assistant or Paralegal Program, have advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, and have a minimum of two years of litigation experience. Knowledge of BC (Civil) Rules of Court and litigation procedures and an interest in complex litigation is preferred; as are excellent organizational skills, strong document production skills, attention to detail and effective communication skills. The successful candidate will have the ability to work well independently and as part of a team. The ability to use law office accounting software, BC Online, Court Services Online and myLTSA is an asset.

Please forward your resume in confidence to: director@ascendlegalrecruiting.com

Our client is a Sidney firm looking for a real estate conveyancer with experience in real estate transactions, E-conveyance, LTSA, Corporate Online, BC Online, PPSA Registry required. Eagerness to learn, attention to detail, document productions skills, professional attitude and demeanor, excellent communication skills, knowledge of Law Society trust accounting, the ability to multi-task and work well independently and as well as part of a team is essential. Salary commensurate with experience in the range of $50,000.00 tp $70,000.00 per annum, work life balance, quality of life, and a very friendly work environment is offered to the successful candidate.

Please forward your resume in confidence to: director@ascendlegalrecruiting.com 

Are you looking for Maximum Flexibility? Our client is a progressive and professional law firm with three offices on Southern Vancouver Island.

They offer:

• Flexible work schedule
• Full-time, part-time or contract (in office or remote)
• Work from home, in one (or all) of three Southern Vancouver Island Offices, or choose a hybrid approach
   

Responsibilities:

• Working with lawyers, paralegals and other support staff
• Drafting and reviewing purchase agreements and sales contracts for business and commercial real estate transactions
• Communicating with clients
• Drafting client correspondence
• Drafting client accounts
• Liaising with third parties such as financial institutions, agents, and lawyers
• Liaising with lenders, lenders’ lawyers and ensuring delivery of required documents
• Performing off-title/title/name searches
• Gathering and preparing legal documents for transactions, including but not limited to, transfer documents, trust documents, resolutions, property transfer tax returns and more
• Preparing closing packages
   

Requirements/Qualifications:

• At least five years experience
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organizational skills with ability to multitask
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Adobe Pro
• Familiarity with ESI Law is a plus
• Technical ability and discipline to work remotely if chosen by the candidate
   

Starting Salary:

• $60,000 to $80,000 per annum based on experience
• Group health benefit package
• Bonuses and benefits negotiated based on candidate
• Many other everyday perks and benefits!

Please forward your resume in confidence to: director@ascendlegalrecruiting.com

Our client is a progressive well established downtown Victoria full service law firm located in the heart of historical landmarks and culture. They have an opportunity for a solicitor with 1-3 years of experience to provide legal services to their established client base with an opportunity to grow your own practice. The successful candidate will have the ability to work in a fast paced team environment with a mature work ethic and dedication to providing outstanding client-centered service. Although the successful candidate will be a Juris Doctor or LLB and member in good standing of the British Columbia Law Society our clients are open to inviting candidates with varied backgrounds in a solicitor’s practice as they are looking for an outstanding team member with long term vision.

Salary ranges are negotiated based on year of call and practice area experience and start at a range of: $85,000 to $100,000 per annum. Extended group health benefits and bonus structures are part of the remuneration package.

Please forward your resume in confidence to: director@ascendlegalrecruiting.com

Our client is a respected full-service law firm looking for a legal assistant with the following experience to join our Solicitors Practice Group in their Victoria office:

• Commercial real estate purchases and sales;
• Commercial lending and other secured transactions;
• Business purchases and sales;
• Experience with MyLTSA
• Real estate development experience an asset but not required;
• Corporate experience an asset but not required.
   

The successful candidate will bring the following:  

• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to procedures and policies;
• Attention to detail; with good organizational skills and strong interpersonal skills;
• Excellent computer skills, and experience with the Microsoft Office Suite;
• Ability to produce high-quality work under tight timelines;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
   

Their legal assistants receive:

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience with starting salaries ranging from $65,000.00 to $80,000.00 per year, plus bonuses;
• Group health benefits with spending account;
• Group RRSP
• Up to 12 available sick days per year
• Firm functions include winter event, summer event and lunchtime BBQs
• Annual salary and performance reviews; and
• Parking.
   

They offer a great working environment where mutual respect and cooperation is expected, and collaboration and teamwork is encouraged.

Please forward your resume in confidence to: director@ascendlegalrecruiting.com

Our client is a client centered law firm with a focus on family law. They have an opportunity for a lawyer with a minimum of three years experience to provide legal services to their established client base with an opportunity to grow your own family law and litigation practice. Since they value your family as well, remote and hybrid work options are on the table. The successful candidate will be a Juris Doctor or LLB and member in good standing of the British Columbia Law Society. They will have the ability to work independently and as part of a fast paced team environment with a mature work ethic and service philosophy. They will have strong research, writing, analytical, and litigation skills. Excellent communication and negotiation skills are a priority with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Salary ranges are negotiated based on year of call and practice area experience and start at: $80,000 per annum to $100,000 per annum. Fee split will be considered.

Please forward your resume in confidence to: director@ascendlegalrecruiting.com

Our client is a Victoria law firm is looking for a paralegal for their corporate law practice. Candidates will have experience with corporate transactions, reorganizations, corporate organization, company resolutions, annual filings, incorporations, minute book preparation and maintenance. A solid working knowledge of ALF, BC Online, Corporations Online, Microsoft Office Suite, and ESIlaw is essential. Willingness to learn, a mature work ethic and the ability to work independently are important. 

Competitive starting salary commensurate with experience that ranges from $65,000.00 to $80,000.00, and generous extended health benefits and perks.

Please forward your resume in confidence directly to the attention of: director@ascendlegalrecruiting.com

Are you looking for a position in a really cool neighbourhood with fabulous people? Our client is a downtown Victoria law firm located in the heart of historical landmarks, amazing culture and cuisine and seeking an experienced legal assistant or paralegal. Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited Legal Administrative Assistant or Paralegal Program, have advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, and have a minimum of three years of family law and general litigation experience. Knowledge of BC (Civil) Rules of Court and litigation procedures and an interest in administrative law is preferred; as are excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and effective communication skills. Common sense and a mature work ethic are important. The successful candidate will have the ability to work both independently and as part of a hands-on team.

The firm offers an extended health and benefit package and salaries based on experience including: 3 – 5 years $55,000 - $58,000 per annum; 6 – 10 years $60,000 - $72,000 per annum.

Please forward your resume in confidence directly to the attention of: director@ascendlegalrecruiting.com

Our downtown Victoria client is seeking a legal assistant to join their litigation team.  They are a boutique law firm which represents local governments and other public authorities.  They pride themselves on bringing a team approach to their litigation practice and representing their clients is a variety of litigation matters, including very complex municipal and other government matters. They provide a congenial, stimulating and supportive work environment with the potential for flexible working arrangements. The successful candidate will be a graduate of an accredited legal assistant program or have transferable education, a keen interest in litigation, and law firm experience.

This firm offers an extended health and benefit package. Salary ranges are based on experience. The range for this position is $50,000 to $72,000 per annum.

Please submit your resume in confidence to director@ascendlegalrecruiting.com. 

Our client is a downtown Victoria law firm looking for an experienced litigation assistant or paralegal to join their Victoria team. They are offering a beautiful workspace with lots of natural light, friendly workmates, and a brilliant, personable, calm litigation team.  Salary range is $52,000.00 per year to $68,000.00 per year commensurate with experience, education and work history. Extended health care benefit package is also offered.

Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited Legal Administrative Assistant or Paralegal Program, have advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, and have a minimum of two years of litigation experience. Knowledge of BC (Civil) Rules of Court and litigation procedures and an interest in complex litigation is preferred; as are excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and effective communication skills. The successful candidate will have the ability to work well independently and as part of a team. The ability to use law office accounting software, BC Online, Court Services Online and myLTSA is an asset.
 

Please forward your resume in confidence to: director@ascendlegalrecruiting.com

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