Legal Administrative Assistant - Litigation

Kornfeld LLP

Published

June 18, 2026

Location

1100 - 505 Burrard Street, Vancouver, Canada

Category

Legal Administrative Assistant

Job Type

Full-time

Minimum

55000

Maximum

65000

Established in 1993 and located in downtown Vancouver, Kornfeld LLP is one of Vancouver's premier boutique commercial law firms providing services to many of the province’s industry leaders.

We are currently recruiting for a Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant in the areas of family law and commercial litigation. This is a full-time permanent position working in a team with a senior paralegal providing administrative support for three lawyers (a senior partner and two associates).

The Successful Candidate Will Possess The Following Qualities

• working knowledge of court forms and court procedures;
• planning and prioritization of workload;
• consistent high-quality work;
• resourcefulness;
• ability to develop and implement structure;
• strong organizational skills and the ability to juggle demands and prioritize effectively;
• the capacity to deal with a high-level of paper flow and multiple files;
• attentiveness to detail;
• excellent technical & computer skills (in particular Excel); and
• strong written and verbal communication skills.

Duties Include But Are Not Limited To

• administrative duties such as typing, photocopying/scanning, opening mail and filing physical and electronic materials;
• handling routine phone calls from clients;
• opening and closing of legal files;
• preparing and filing Court forms/pleadings;
• drafting correspondence / responding to routine client correspondence;
• scheduling Applications, Chambers Hearings, Examinations for Discovery, Trials, Settlement meetings and Mediations (including liaising with all counsel involved in the file);
• conducting searches for Court Services Online, BCOnline and Land Title Office;
• assembling application/petition records, hearing records and other binders for court appearances;
• preparation for/support during trials and lengthy chambers applications;
• preparing accounts, tracking accounts receivable and sending out necessary reminders for payment either by correspondence or phone calls; and
• preparing a variety of accounting forms, such as trust cheque requisitions, trust advice forms, expense forms, etc.

The typical salary range for this position is $55,000 - $65,000 annually; the base pay may vary depending on the knowledge, skills and experience of the candidate, as well as internal and market equity.

We Offer a Variety Of Benefits, Including

• Health Benefits: extended health, dental, out of country, life, AD&D and health spending account
• Paid Time Off: vacation time (starting at 3 weeks), personal days and sick days
• Financial Benefits: RRSP matching program, year-end bonuses
• Social: annual summer and winter parties, monthly themed socials, staff appreciation week, and many other social events

The successful candidate must possess strong skills in Microsoft Office 365, including Word and Excel. Experience with PC Law, NetDocs and iPro Eclipse is an asset. The successful candidate will also have strong interpersonal skills along with the ability to work with minimal supervision, exercising initiative and judgment.

Candidates should submit a cover letter and resume detailing education, previous experience, and salary expectations to:

Kornfeld LLP

Attention: Jennifer A. Funk, Firm Administrator

1100 – 505 Burrard Street

Vancouver, BC V7X 1M5

Email: ***email_hidden***

We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.