Your OpportunityOur Vancouver office is looking for a Senior Legal Assistant to join BDO Law's Immigration Law practice.
As part of a collaborative and client-focused team, you will play a key role in supporting lawyers and immigration professionals with the delivery of high-quality legal and administrative services. This position offers the opportunity to work on a broad range of immigration matters while building strong relationships with clients, government agencies, and internal stakeholders. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, and contribute to delivering an outstanding client experience while owning the following responsibilities:
- Respond to client and internal inquiries in a professional, timely, and courteous manner.
- Manage administrative matters for the practice, including opening files, maintaining records, organizing correspondence, and ensuring documents are properly saved and tracked.
- Prepare, scan, copy, assemble, and organize application packages, binders, and supporting materials.
- Assist with billing, including preparing draft invoices, reviewing time entries, coordinating billing information, and following up as required.
- Track accounts receivable, work in progress, and outstanding billing items, and provide regular updates to the lawyers or practice leads.
- Manage a busy and frequently changing calendar, including scheduling client calls, internal meetings, deadlines, reminders, and follow-ups.
- Monitor key dates and deadlines and proactively flag upcoming priorities.
- Maintain organized electronic and physical files in accordance with firm procedures.
- Coordinate document execution, courier packages, filing materials, and other administrative logistics.
- Liaise with clients, team members, accounting, and other internal departments as needed.
- Support the lawyer and broader team with general administrative duties and special projects.
- Anticipate practice needs, identify gaps, and take proactive steps to keep matters moving forward.
How do we define success for your role?
- You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspect of your work: Integrity, Respect and Collaboration
- You understand your client's industry, challenges, and opportunities; clients describe you as positive, professional, and delivering high quality work
- You identify, recommend, and are focused on effective service delivery to your clients
- You share in an inclusive and engaging work environment that develops, retains & attracts talent
- You actively participate in the adoption of digital tools and strategies to drive an innovative workplace
- You grow your expertise through learning and professional development
- You embody BDO's people-first culture by doing work with genuine care, focusing on what matters, and embracing what's next - collaborating with purpose, supporting others, and contributing to meaningful outcomes for clients and colleagues.
Your experience and education: - Previous experience as a Legal Administrative Assistant, preferably in a law firm or professional services environment.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a hectic and deadline-driven practice.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong calendar management and follow-up skills.
- Experience with billing, accounts receivable, and work-in-progress tracking is an asset.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook, document management systems, and legal practice management software.
- Ability to work independently, exercise discretion, and maintain confidentiality.
- Professional, client-service oriented, and calm under pressure.
- A proactive mindset with the ability to identify what needs to be done and follow through.
The expected range of compensation for this role is $67,000 - $101,000 annually.
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