Legal Assistant/Paralegal

**Position**: **Legal Assistant – Pacific Bridge Legal Clinic** Permanent Full-Time In-Person (35 hours per week, Monday – Friday) The Pacific Bridge Legal Clinic (operating under the Community Legal Clinic Operating Society of BC) is currently recruiting for a full-time Legal Assistant to join our team of professionals. The Pacific Bridge Legal Clinic is a new community legal clinic located in Surrey, BC. The clinic’s mission is to increase access to justice by providing high-quality free legal services and education to the community across a diverse set of practice areas, including immigration, employment, human rights, and housing. The clinic is committed to a client-centered and trauma-informed approach for removing barriers to justice for marginalized communities. The Pacific Bridge Legal Clinic offers competitive salaries, excellent benefit packages, and opportunities for professional development. Reporting to the to the Clinic Director, the Legal Assistant provides support and assistance to the Clinic Staff Lawyers in the Surrey office. Under the guidance of the Clinic Staff Lawyers, the Legal Assistant assists with the delivery of legal services by: · Drafting, preparing, and proofreading legal documents and correspondence; · Assembling documents for e-filing or physical filing as appropriate; · Filing documents with government agencies and courts; · Reviewing rules and procedures of various government agencies and courts; · Contacting tribunal and court registries to obtain necessary information; · Organizing and maintaining physical and electronic case files; · Tracking case deadlines and calendaring reminders and events; · Inputting data and correspondence into case management software; · Responding to client inquiries via phone and e-mail; · Communicating with clients to gather information and documents; · Corresponding with opposing counsel and court registries; and · Completing other general administrative and reception-related duties as assigned. **Qualifications**: · Completion of a paralegal or legal assistant program of study, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training in an administrative or paralegal function within a legal environment; · Demonstrated administrative, organizational, and written and verbal communication skills; · Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities; · Proficiency with Microsoft 365 Suite and Adobe and ability to learn legal practice management software; and · Ability to work effectively with a wide range of people, including those with low incomes, disabilities, limited literacy, or who are otherwise disadvantaged; · Demonstrated commitment to confidentiality, professionalism, equity, and inclusion. **Assets:** · Proficiency with online court and/or administrative agency filing systems; · Experience supporting individuals who have experienced violence, trauma, or systemic barriers; and · Ability to communicate in a language oth