Commercial Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant

McQuarrie Hunter LLP; Surrey; On-site; CAD 74,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Pension plan after two years

Professional development allowance

Generous vacation

Paid sick and personal days

Retail discounts at Central City

Job summary

McQuarrie is seeking a full-time Legal Administrative Assistant to join our Commercial Litigation team in the Greater Vancouver area. The role requires 6-8 years of LAA experience and a Legal Administrative Assistant Certificate.

You will draft and file documents, manage calendars, communicate with counsel and clients, and handle invoicing while maintaining confidentiality and high accuracy. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Legal Administrative Assistant Certificate from an accredited post-secondary institution.
• Minimum of 6 years of working experience as an LAA.
• Knowledge of BC litigation processes and court procedures.
• Proficient with MS Word and Outlook.
• Solid understanding of litigation procedures, court filing, and service procedures.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to exercise good judgment, professionalism, and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to handle a high volume of work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Opening, organizing, and closing files.
• Drafting and sending correspondence, authorizations, and discovery appointments.
• Managing intake of documents and file-related materials and updating binders.
• Preparing litigation documents and pleadings, including application records and Briefs of Authorities.
• Scheduling mediations, XFDs, trials, client meetings, and maintaining electronic calendars.
• Maintaining a BF and limitation system.
• Frequent communication with opposing counsel, adjusters, and clients.
• Preparing and processing client invoices, client collections, and follow-up.
• Other administrative tasks as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Education

Legal Administrative Assistant Certificate

Tools

MS Word

Outlook

Job description

McQuarrie is a full-service, results-driven BC law firm, centrally located in the Greater Vancouver area and well positioned to serve a diverse range of businesses, individuals, and institutional clients. At McQuarrie, we believe trust is the foundation of every good client relationship. We are conveniently located in the Central City Tower, accessible by SkyTrain in downtown Surrey, one of the fastest-growing business communities. For more information about us, visit our website www.mcquarrie.com. We value a firm culture that fosters collegiality and respect for everyone on the team while rewarding individual initiative, responsibility, and creativity.

We are seeking a full-time Legal Administrative Assistant with 6-8 years of experience to join our Commercial Litigation team.

About the role:

Duties include

• Opening, organizing, and closing files
• Drafting and sending correspondence, authorizations, and discovery appointments
• Managing intake of documents and file-related materials and updating binders
• Preparing litigation documents and pleadings, including application records and Briefs of Authorities
• Scheduling mediations, XFDs, trials, client meetings, and maintaining electronic calendars
• Maintaining a BF and limitation system
• Frequent communication with opposing counsel, adjusters, and clients
• Preparing and processing client invoices, client collections, and follow-up
• Other administrative tasks as needed

About you:

• A Legal Administrative Assistant Certificate from an accredited post-secondary institution
• Minimum of 6 years of working experience as an LAA
• Knowledge of BC litigation processes and court procedures
• Proficient with MS Word and Outlook
• Solid understanding of litigation procedures, court filing, and service procedures
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to exercise good judgment, professionalism, and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to handle a high volume of work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment

What we offer and why it is great to work on our team:

We offer a competitive salary ranging from $74,000 to $85,000, based on experience, internal equity, and market considerations.

• Our team enjoys a comprehensive benefits package, flexible and individualized work arrangements, and eligibility to enroll in our pension plan after two years.
• We also provide a professional development allowance, generous vacation, paid sick and personal days, and exclusive retail discounts at Central City, conveniently located below our office.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.