Legal Assistant Municipality: City of Abbotsford This posting closed on October 1, 2019 at 4:30 PM Job ID: 19-203 (Please quote job ID on resume when applying) Job Description: At the City of Abbotsford our people are our greatest asset. We offer a wide range of diverse, stimulating and rewarding career opportunities that support and recognize high levels of performance. In Abbotsford, we work strongly to create a challenging and rewarding environment for our employees to thrive. We invite you to become part of a place that has strong corporate and organizational values, rewarding career paths, challenging opportunities and an engaging and dynamic team to work with. Be part of the story. Join our team today. The City of Abbotsford???s Legal Services division is seeking a self-motivated professional to join their dynamic team as a Legal Assistant. In this fast paced, deadline oriented role, you will bring considerable knowledge of procedures and legal terminology governing the City???s exercise of governmental and natural person powers, including land titles registrations, the Community Charter and the Local Government Act. Responsibilities include reviewing contracts, leases and other legal documents for completion and accuracy prior to execution by senior staff; processing registrations and statutory declarations; obtaining and reviewing insurance records. As the Legal Assistant, you will provide support in the preparing, reviewing and distributing a variety of legal documents required to facilitate legal transactions for the City. You will also provide support to in-house legal counsel including scheduling, managing due dates, triaging requests for legal support, and document preparation and assembly. Your organization, prioritization and time management skills will make you an asset to the team. Qualifications Required: ??? Completion of a two-year diploma in Legal Assistant or a related discipline from a recognized post-secondary institution, ??? Three years??? experience processing legal documentation, preferably in a municipal setting, ??? Valid Class 5 BC Driver???s Licence. This position is unionized, CUPE Local 774, and the hourly rate of pay is from $30.61 to $36.01. At the City of Abbotsford we work strongly to create a challenging yet rewarding environment for our employees to thrive. We offer ongoing personal and professional development opportunities, competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. If you are looking for a challenge and an opportunity to make an impact in a fast growing municipality, we want to hear from you! To apply, please visit us online at: www.abbotsford.ca/careers Closing Date: Tuesday, October 1, 2019 E-mail: www.abbotsford.ca/careers Opening Date: September 17, 2019 08:30 AM Closing Date: October 1, 2019 04:30 PM Back