Legal Assistant

Company Description Olthuis Kleer Townshend LLP (OKT) is a law firm focused on advancing the sovereignty and prosperity of Indigenous governments, organizations, and peoples. Guided by the belief that meaningful justice requires Indigenous control over lands, economies, and political decision-making, OKT’s work centers on supporting self-determination. The firm actively prioritizes hiring First Nation, Métis, and Inuit people across all levels. OKT is strongly committed to training and mentoring Indigenous lawyers and supporting Indigenous leadership within the legal profession. Team members join a practice grounded in advocacy, respect, and collaboration with Indigenous communities.

Role Description The Legal Assistant is a full-time hybrid role based in Victoria, BC with the flexibility to work from home for part of the week. In this role, the Legal Assistant will support lawyers by preparing, formatting, and organizing legal documents, correspondence, and case files. Daily responsibilities include managing calendars, scheduling meetings, coordinating court or hearing dates, and maintaining accurate electronic and physical filing systems. The Legal Assistant will communicate with clients, courts, and external partners, ensuring timely responses and professional interactions. The role also involves general administrative support such as data entry, document tracking, and assisting with file management related to Indigenous rights, governance, and other legal matters.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess a foundational understanding of law and legal processes, ideally within Indigenous, constitutional, or administrative law contexts.
• Candidates should possess strong skills in legal document preparation, including drafting, formatting, proofreading, and organizing legal correspondence and court materials.
• Candidates should possess excellent communication abilities, including clear written and verbal communication with clients, colleagues, and external stakeholders.
• Candidates should possess solid administrative assistance skills, such as scheduling, file management, data entry, and maintaining organized records.
• Candidates should possess experience or training as legal assistants, legal secretaries, or in a comparable legal support role.
• Relevant additional qualifications include strong attention to detail, proficiency with standard office and legal software, and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Prior experience working with Indigenous communities or organizations, and familiarity with Indigenous governance issues, is considered an asset.
• A diploma or certificate in legal administration, paralegal studies, or a related field is preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.