Legal Administrative Assistant – Commercial Litigation

Our client, a highly regarded Vancouver-based law firm, is seeking an experienced Legal Administrative Assistant to join its Commercial Litigation team. This role is well suited to a detail-oriented legal professional with strong litigation experience who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. The successful candidate will work closely with lawyers and paralegals and play a key role in supporting a demanding litigation practice.

The Role

The Legal Administrative Assistant will be responsible for a broad range of legal and administrative duties, including:

• Providing clear, concise, and professional oral and written communication
• Drafting and preparing legal correspondence and documents
• Managing file opening and closing procedures
• Maintaining calendars, scheduling appointments, and managing bring-forward systems
• Performing advanced document editing and formatting for correspondence, reports, forms, and spreadsheets
• Arranging examinations for discovery and trial dates
• Managing competing priorities and high work volumes
• Handling large volumes of paper correspondence
• Monitoring deadlines and ensuring limitation dates are met
• Completing time entries and assisting with billing
• Sorting and preparing incoming and outgoing mail
• Performing other related duties as required

Key Qualifications & Experience

• 3–5+ years of experience as a Legal Administrative Assistant
• Legal Administrative Assistant Certificate from an accredited program
• Prior litigation experience (commercial litigation preferred)
• Strong organizational and document management skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Advanced aptitude with legal software and systems
• Strong database and document management knowledge
• Proficiency with MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook, case management software, and time-tracking/billing systems

Skills & Attributes

• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
• Strong work ethic, initiative, and attention to accuracy
• Professional interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential and sensitive information
• Client-service mindset with a commitment to high-quality work
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven practice environment

Compensation & Benefits

Our client offers a competitive compensation package, including a comprehensive benefits program. Additional offerings include an RRSP matching program, wellness initiatives, fitness subsidies, wellness days, continuing education/tuition support, and opportunities to participate in firm-sponsored social events.

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