Class Action Litigation Assistant — Detail-Driven Team Player

Urban Legal Recruitment Inc.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Urban Legal Recruitment is excited to be assisting our valued client, a national law firm, in the recruitment of an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to join its growing Vancouver office. This full-time, permanent opportunity will primarily support lawyers practicing in class action litigation.

As our client has recently opened its British Columbia office, this is an exciting opportunity to join a small, collaborative team and play an important role in the continued growth of the office.

Qualifications

• Approximately five years of experience as a Litigation Legal Assistant.
• Previous experience supporting class action litigation matters is required.
• Strong knowledge of litigation procedures, court rules and filing requirements in British Columbia.
• Experience managing complex files and large volumes of documentation.
• Strong technical skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office and document-management systems.
• A Legal Administrative Assistant certificate or equivalent education and experience.
• Flexibility to work in the Vancouver office four days per week.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive legal and administrative support on class action litigation matters.
• Draft, prepare, revise and format correspondence, pleadings, court documents, briefs, affidavits and other legal materials.
• Prepare and file documents with the British Columbia courts.
• Maintain and organize complex litigation files, including large volumes of electronic and paper documentation.
• Coordinate document production, discoveries, hearings, mediations, trials and other litigation-related matters.
• Monitor limitation periods, court deadlines and other critical dates.
• Manage lawyers’ calendars, schedule meetings and coordinate appointments.
• Assist with the preparation of hearing, mediation and trial materials, including electronic and paper briefs.
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel and other external parties.
• Handle billing, time entry, expense reports and other administrative responsibilities.
• Work closely with lawyers, legal professionals and administrative team members across the firm.
• Provide additional support to the Vancouver office as required.

Skills

Litigation experience

Class action experience

File management

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

Legal Administrative Assistant certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Document management systems

Job description

Urban Legal Recruitment is excited to be assisting our valued client, a national law firm, in the recruitment of an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to join its growing Vancouver office. This full-time, permanent opportunity will primarily support lawyers practicing in class action litigation.

As our client has recently opened its British Columbia office, this is an exciting opportunity to join a small, collaborative team and play an important role in the continued growth of the office.