Legal Assistant/Bookkeeper

Posted 2 days ago

Job Details

Full Time

Location

Vancouver, BC

Salary

dollar sign 60,000 to 80,000 per year

Job Description

Legal Assistant/Bookkeeper

Join a well-established sole-practitioner law firm where you’ll play a trusted, hands-on role supporting both legal operations and bookkeeping in a calm environment. This is a great opportunity for a detail-oriented, self-driven professional who enjoys autonomy, variety, and being truly valued in a small practice.

Who- the Company:

Our client provides highly personalized legal services to privately owned businesses in a wide range of industries including construction and real estate development, forestry, agriculture, manufacturing and distribution, and retail.

What- the Role:

Seeking a Legal Assistant/Bookkeeper who will provide administrative, practice management, and accounting support to a sole practicing lawyer. This role is best suited for someone who positive, self-driven, organized, and comfortable working independently.

Reconcile bank accounts;
Prepare invoices and reporting letters to clients;
Prepare, file, maintain, and organize corporate records and files;
Attend to correspondence and respond to client inquiries;
Prepare routine correspondence and forms from precedents;
Post entries into QuickBooks Online;
Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting and legal principles, and regulatory requirements;
Provide day-to-day support; and
Other duties as assigned.

Who – the Candidate:

Technology savvy, with strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and QuickBooks Online;
Previous success in legal admin, invoicing, accounting, and office operations
Excellent communication, grammatical, and organization skills;
Detail-oriented, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
Eager and willing learner, collaborative, and professional;
Demonstrated commitment to privacy and ethical conduct;
Ability to manage multi-priorities to meet necessary deadlines; and
office experience in a professional services firm.

How Much:

$60-80K + extended health and paid vacation.

Where:

Downtown Vancouver, this role is onsite 5 days/week.

When & How to Apply:

This search is moving quickly. Swim will be presenting short-listed candidates directly to the hiring team for consideration. If interested, please reach out very soon!

About Swim Recruiting

SWIM provides Permanent and Contract Recruitment Services in a variety of specializations and industries. Our well established client network includes small businesses right through to large global corporations.