Legal Support Services Assistant

Fasken is a leading international business law and litigation firm, and was recently voted one of Canada’s Best Employers for 2023. Our firm’s 950 lawyers are located across offices in Vancouver, Surrey, Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa, Montréal, Québec City, London and Johannesburg and an office in the professional and retail district known as Taza (/Ta-Zah/) on Tsuut’ina lands. Providing strategic and thoughtful advice in all areas of business law, our broad range of clients include close to half of the Fortune 100 companies, as well as corporate clients, government agencies, regulatory authorities, non-profit bodies and individuals. Our clients interests are paramount in all that we do and we take pride in supporting our communities. We are a place where bright, talented, and collegial people want to work together and we work hard together to achieve our goals in a collaborative and efficient way.

The successful candidate will act in a support role across various practice groups in our Vancouver office. The ideal candidate will possess a strong work ethic, be collaborative, professional, adaptable and is someone who cares about the quality of their work.

This is a full-time on site position and occasional pre-authorized overtime may be required to meet client needs. This role reports to the Manager of Legal Support Services.

Completion of a post-secondary Legal Assistant or Paralegal course

Preference for an applicant with co-op, internship, or previous work experience in a law firm environment

New graduates are encouraged to apply with a recognized certification

In-depth understanding of business and legal terminology

Superior computer and typing skills; proficiency in MS Office 365, Word, Excel, Power Point, Adobe Pro, digital dictation, iManage DMS, etc.

Fasken is dedicated to rewarding your contributions and encouraging your professional development. We offer a comprehensive salary and benefits package that is very competitive, together with opportunities for personal and professional growth. Our benefits include:

A health and wellness subsidy

An annual education & tuition reimbursement

Flexible medical and dental benefits (effective from day one)

Short term and long term disability insurance

Personal days

Employee & family assistance program

Paid vacation and sick days

Group retirement savings plan with matching contributions

Monetary incentive for employee referrals

Flexible working arrangements

Opportunities to give back to your community through firm initiatives

An engaging firm culture that celebrates our hardworking and dedicated people

At Fasken we believe a diverse workplace comprises individuals with unique backgrounds, characteristics and qualities. An inclusive workplace creates an equitable environment where individuals are respected and where they are welcome. Fasken is committed to diversity and inclusion in all that we do.

It is important to our Firm that all its members, including those with disabilities, find our workplace to be welcoming and supportive. Reasonable accommodations are available on request for candidates with disabilities taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Any offer of employment may be conditional upon full background checks including a criminal record check, a credit check, employment and educational verification.