Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant

Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant

Job Order ID: 40630

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Total Annual Compensation: $60,000 - $70,000/Yr

Web Publication Date: 10/4/2024

Number of Positions: 1

Job Location: Vancouver, British Columbia

A new opportunity has become available for a Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant to join a bustling Vancouver law firm. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of legal experience, preferably within litigation. This is a permanent position, offering a flexible hybrid structure of 3 days onsite in Vancouver and 2 days remotely.

ABOUT OUR CLIENT

Our client is a national law firm, with multiple offices in Canada and the US. They boast over 500 lawyers and advisors and emphasize the importance of diversity & inclusion in the workplace.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

The Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant will work as part of a tight-knit team of five other Legal Administrators. It is a fast-moving group, which requires an individual with exceptional customer service and experience working in a dynamic setting to align with the pace of the team.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Litigation Legal Assistant in this role will have the following responsibilities:

1. Coordinate service and file court documents across various court levels.
2. Proofread correspondence and court filings to ensure accuracy.
3. Organize and open client files while tracking limitation periods.
4. Handle administrative tasks, including calendar management, meeting coordination, and travel arrangements.
5. Support lawyers and paralegals in drafting court forms and BC court submissions.
6. Develop and maintain efficient filing systems.
7. Assist with client billing processes and prepare invoices and account letters.
8. Compile and submit expense reports.
9. Manage court filing deadlines and coordinate hearing schedules.

THE REQUIREMENTS

3-5+ years of experience working as a legal assistant, preferably in litigation.

Working knowledge of Supreme Court rules, practices, and procedures within British Columbia.

Service-oriented, adaptable, and consistently reliable.

Professional demeanor with a positive attitude.

Strong organizational and communication skills, with a self-motivated approach and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Exceptional proofreading and grammar skills, with a keen attention to detail.

Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and discretion.

COMPENSATION

$60,000 - $70,000 per annum, dependent on experience.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply directly to this posting with the most recent version of your resume. If you would like to speak with us regarding this position, please contact Hollie Collins at (236) 429-2354 ext 206 or email hcollins@impactrecruitment.ca.