Administrative Assistant, Banking and Debt Financing

BCLMA; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

Financial Benefits

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave top up

Education Reimbursement

Lifestyle Benefit

Tenant Fitness Centre

Fun Environment

Awards

Job summary

Lawson Lundell LLP in Vancouver seeks an Administrative Assistant to support the Banking and Debt Financing group. The role primarily assists Paralegals and offers a pathway for a Junior Legal Assistant with regular hours from 8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday.

Ideal candidates bring administrative training, strong English communication, and a customer-focused approach. The firm emphasizes a respectful, professional environment with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Administrative, office, or secretarial training from an accredited institution is required.
• A Legal Administrative Assistant certification is an asset.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent spoken English and composition, spelling, grammar and editing skills.
• Demonstrates exceptional interpersonal skills and dependable team-player attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support of Paralegals in the Banking and Debt Financing group.
• Perform land title and public registry searches; prepare document packages.
• Filing, opening, closing files, printing, scanning, and BF system maintenance.
• Handle general administrative duties and office support tasks.
• Ensure timely completion of duties with accuracy and professionalism.

Skills

Administrative

Office skills

Secretarial training

Customer service

Punctual & dependable

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Job description

Lawson Lundell LLP is a leading regional Canadian business law firm with offices in Vancouver, Kelowna, Calgary and Yellowknife, who is known for its practical, strategic approach to legal and business problems. 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 2026. Business in Vancouver also recognized Lawson Lundell LLP as the fastest growing law firm in Western Canada.

Lawson Lundell LLP is seeking an Administrative Assistant to join our Vancouver office. The successful candidate is an enthusiastic, hardworking individual who would like to work in our Banking and Debt Financing practice area. Our Banking and Debt Financing group is widely recognized as a top performing practice group in Vancouver with an attractive variety of work and clients.

The Administrative Assistant will primarily be responsible for the support of the Paralegals in the group. This role would be a great opportunity for a Junior Legal Assistant. The regular working hours for this role are Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm.

Standard Responsibilities

• Land title and personal property searches
• Other public registry searches
• Completing document packages for review
• Printing, photocopying and scanning
• Maintain BF system
• Filing, opening and closing files
• Perform other duties as required

Qualifications

• Administrative, office, or secretarial training from an accredited institution, former experience in a professional services environment, or a combination of education and experience is required.
• A Legal Administrative Assistant certification from an accredited institution will be considered an asset.
• Detail oriented, strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
• Displays extraordinary customer service in a professional, mature and courteous manner.
• Dependable and punctual team player.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Excellent spoken English and composition, spelling, grammar and editing skills.

Thetypical hiring range for this position is $50,000 - $55,000 annually; 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
• Financial Benefits:defined contribution pension plan matched by the firm, RRSP, TFSA, year-end bonuses and an employee referral bonus program
• Paid Time Off: vacation time starts at 3 weeks, personal days, sick time, and a volunteer day every year
• Paid Parental Leave top up
• Education Reimbursement: we are committed to continued growth and development, and our educational reimbursement policy provides opportunity for our staff to expand on their skills and knowledge in the legal field
• Lifestyle Benefit: reimbursement for purchases from a pre-approved list, including memberships and gym equipment
• Tenant Fitness Centre:access to the fitness centre in our office building
• Fun Environment:annual year end party, happy hours, staff appreciation week, and many other social events
• Awards: long term service and bonus vacation awards