Receptionist - Vancouver

Receptionist - MLTA-VAN-202411-067

MLT Aikins LLP is a full-service law firm of more than 300 lawyers and nearly 500 additional team members across our six offices in Western Canada. Named one of Canada’s best law firms by the Globe and Mail, MLT Aikins is the only law firm to have offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Saskatoon, Regina and Winnipeg. As one of the largest firms in Canada, we have the bench strength and geographic scope to meet the increasingly complex needs of clients.

This position will be responsible for reception dues and clerical support for our Corporate Records Department. Our ideal candidate is highly organized, has superior computer, proofreading, grammar and time management skills, excellent interpersonal and communication skills and is able to work independently, follow instructions with minimum supervision and be able to thrive in a fast-paced, professional team environment.

Responsibilities include:

• Greeting, assisting and/or directing clients and visitors
• Receiving and directing client telephone calls and answering general inquiries in an expedient and professional manner
• Handling incoming and outgoing courier packages, completing on-line courier waybills and ensuring adequate disbursement tracking
• Recording and distributing incoming correspondence and mail
• Maintaining bookings, catering and setting up meetings/luncheons for boardrooms
• Preparing and updating telephone and staff list as well as updating the intranet
• Providing clerical support for 2 corporate services paralegals
• Preparing various administrative tasks including file opening and billing
• Following instructions with minimum supervision and being able to thrive in a fast-paced, professional team environment
• Maintaining an efficient electronic file system
• Other duties as required

Qualifications include:

• Post-secondary education from an accredited legal program preferred
• Minimum of 2-5 years of experience
• Excellent proof reading, writing, spelling and grammar skills
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent customer service skills

We Offer:

• A competitive salary including individual performance bonus
• Options for flexible work agreements and vacation coverage and Earned Days Off program
• A positive and inclusive work environment
• Comprehensive coverage for health and wellness benefits
• Access to group savings plans and investment options

Our Diversity Statement

MLT Aikins is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building an inclusive and diverse work environment. Our principles of diversity, equity and inclusion create a space for everyone to collaborate, allowing us to deliver excellent and increasingly innovative legal service to our clients. We encourage individuals of a diverse group to apply to our job postings.

If this sounds like you, please submit your resumé and cover letter to careers@mltaikins.com. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $49,000.00-$56,400.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Reception: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-12-13