Float Legal Administrative Assistant

Lawson Lundell LLP is a leading regional Canadian business law firm with offices in Vancouver, Kelowna, Calgary and Yellowknife. The firm is recognized and respected by its peers in legal and business publications and was recently named one of BC’s Top Employers for 2025 . Business in Vancouver also recognized Lawson Lundell LLP as the fastest growing law firm in Western Canada.

Lawson Lundell LLP is seeking a Float Legal Administrative Assistant to join our Vancouver office. The successful candidate is an enthusiastic and hardworking team player who would like exposure to various working groups within our firm, and build on their legal assistance experience. The regular working hours for this role are Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm.  

Standard Responsibilities

• Provide coverage to lawyers during absences of their regularly assigned assistant


• Liaise with other Legal Assistants, Paralegals, Lawyers and clients regarding file progress


• Document editing, file maintenance and management, time entry, billing, and managing a bring forward system


• Provide overflow assistance to Legal Assistants, Paralegals and Lawyers


• Other administrative duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Legal Administrative Assistant certification from an accredited institution


• Previous legal assistant experience will be considered an asset


• Exceptional aptitude in Microsoft Office


• Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and solve problems in a fast paced environment


• Has the ability to work both independently and a part of a collegial team


• Excellent organization and time management skills


• Displays extraordinary customer service in a professional, mature and courteous manner


• Highly dependable and adaptable with great work ethic


• Exceptional interpersonal skills


• Strong verbal and written English communication skills

The typical salary range for this position is  $48,000 - $55,000annually; the base pay offered is based on location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, internal and market equity.  In addition, we offer a variety of benefits, including:

• Health Benefits:   extended health, dental, vision, out of country, life, ad&d.


• Lifestyle Benefit: reimbursement for purchases from a pre-approved list, including memberships and gym equipment.


• Paid Parental Leave top up.


• Education Reimbursement:   We are committed to growth and development, and our educational reimbursement policy provides opportunity for our staff to expand on their knowledge in the legal field.


• Paid Time Off: vacation time starts at 3 weeks, personal days, sick time, and a volunteer day every year.


• Financial Benefits:   defined contribution pension plan matched by the firm, RRSP, TFSA, year-end bonuses and an employee referral bonus program.


• Fun Environment:   annual year end party, happy hours, staff appreciation week, and many other social events.
  


• Awards:   long term service (bonuses & extra vacation).

If you are a professional, motivated, hardworking team player with a positive outlook and would like to share your expertise with us, please submit your resume with a cover letter to Linda Kilkenny, Human Resources Supervisor.

Although we thank all applicants for their interest in Lawson Lundell LLP, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No phone calls please.