Legal Assistant, Business Law (12 - Month Contract)
Fasken is a premier law firm with over 900 lawyers worldwide, dedicated to shaping the future their clients want. The successful candidate will manage daily activities of a team of Law Clerks in the Corporate Services team, overseeing administrative duties and preparing legal documents under supervision. Responsibilities Oversee all administrative duties such as email and calendar management, coordinating meetings, booking meeting rooms, processing incoming and outgoing mail, processing invoices and preparing expense reports Enter basic corporate data in corporate services database Prepare and maintain a bring-forward system as well as providing appropriate reminders Under legal professional supervision, prepare initial drafts of legal documents and correspondence according to precedents and/or instructions Delegate tasks to, and coordinating with, other administrative departments Provide backup coverage in the absence of other assistants Other duties as assigned Skills Completion of a post-secondary Legal Assistant or Law Clerk course In-depth understanding of business and legal terminology Strong technical skills using MS Office 365 1-2 years' working experience (large firm experience) in Corporate Services is preferred Experience working with 3E, iManage Company Overview Fasken is a leading canadian law firm with more than 700 lawyers and ten offices on four continents. It was founded in 2000, and is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is