10 Jan
The City of Surrey
Surrey
Overview
As one of the fastest growing cities in Canada, City of Surrey is a globally recognized leader in building vibrant, sustainable communities through technology and innovation. City of Surrey employees are talented innovators, inspired by meaningful work and the opportunity to drive our city-and their careers-forward. Build a City. Build a Future at the City of Surrey.
Employment Status
Exempt - Regular Full-Time
Scope
The City of Surrey is seeking a Legal Assistant to join a professional and collegial team consisting of solicitors, paralegals and legal assistants to perform a wide array of complex and confidential, legal,
and administrative tasks in support of the lawyers within the Legal Services & Risk Management Division.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the City Solicitor in the Legal Services & Risk Management Division, the Legal Assistant is responsible for the following:
• Screen and address incoming files, inquiries, and correspondence
• File intake and closing
• Photocopying, preparing binders for Council proceedings and other proceedings, and filing
• Schedule meetings and prepares relevant documentation
• Draft and edit general correspondence, agreements, legal opinions, legal arguments, corporate reports, requests for proposal and other documentation
• Review, gather, and manage documents to be used in proceedings
• Assist with Freedom of Information requests, including redacting documents
• Timekeeping for staff within the Legal Services & Risk Management Division
• Exercise a high level of confidentiality and tact
• Exercise independent judgment when working with precedents
• Corporate and land title searches
• General reception duties
• General office duties as required
• Other duties as assigned, including handling subpoenas, tax sales, bankruptcy proceedings, etc.
Qualifications
• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent, supplemented by a legal administrative assistant certificate or diploma by an accredited program
• Minimum of 3 years experience as a legal assistant, some experience working with both litigators and solicitors would be an asset
• Experience with Freedom of Information Act requests would be an asset
• Experience working in a municipal or government environment would be an asset
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• A high level of proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, PowerPoint, and various document management systems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to both work collaboratively in a team environment and independently
• Organized and meticulous
• Ability to work under pressure in a busy environment to multi-task, prioritize, and organize within strict timelines
• Eagerness to assist with the needs of the office as they arise
• Strong working knowledge of current legal office practices, procedures and filing systems
• Solid knowledge of basic legal concepts, principles and terminology
Other Information
Number of Job Openings: 1
Salary Information: A2 - $72,589 to $85,399 annually
Conditions of Employment
This position requires completion of a Police Information Check.
Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.
Closing Date
This job will be posted until filled.
Our Values
Integrity - Service - Teamwork - Innovation - Community
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