legal assistant

Swift Datoo LLP is a well-established law firm located in Courtenay, B.C. We are looking for a full-time legal assistant to join our team. Your skills and knowledge would include: * Familiarity Supreme Court Rules * Strong background in drafting, filing, and serving Court documents * Attention to detail * Preparing correspondence * Being organized and having the ability to work to strict deadlines * The ability to prioritize and work on several tasks at one time * Experience in wills, estate administration­ and estate planning are considered an asset but not required * Current experience with relevant computer applications preferred along with the ability to learn other software related to the position You will have strong communication skills, be willing to learn, and have the ability to work effectively with a team and independently. We will offer a competitive salary with excellent benefits to the successful candidate. We thank you in advance for your interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $50,000.00-$65,000.00 per year Benefits: * Dental care * Disability insurance * Employee assistance program * Extended health care * Life insurance * Paid time off * Vision care * Wellness program Ability to commute/relocate: * Courtenay, BC V9N 2C5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Education: * Secondary School (preferred) Experience: * legal assistant: 1 year (preferred) Work Location: In person