Disputes & Construction Practice Assistant — Legal Support
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
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Job summary
BLG is seeking a Practice Assistant for the Disputes Construction and Commercial Group in Vancouver. You will coordinate workflow, manage calendars, book travel, and assist with document production and billing processes.
The role focuses on delivering high-level client service and supporting lawyers in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates have a Legal Administrative Assistant Certificate and 3–5 years of experience in Civil Litigation, with strong typing and MS Office skills.
Qualifications
- Legal Administrative Assistant Certificate from an accredited university
- 3–5 years of experience as a Legal Administrative Assistant
- Solid understanding of Civil Litigation including court filing/service procedures
- Accurate typing speed ~60 words per minute
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
Responsibilities
- Manage calendars and meetings for lawyers, book rooms and coordinate meetings
- Arrange travel bookings and related details with support teams
- Handle filing, photocopying, printing and courier tasks
- Prepare pitches and presentations for marketing activities
- Process client correspondence and ensure timely routing to lawyers
- Assist in time entry and billing processes with the accounts team
- Support colleagues and other departments as needed
- Prepare and amend documents using the Document Production team
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Job description
BLG is seeking a Practice Assistant for the Disputes Construction and Commercial Group in Vancouver. You will coordinate workflow, manage calendars, book travel, and assist with document production and billing processes.
The role focuses on delivering high-level client service and supporting lawyers in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates have a Legal Administrative Assistant Certificate and 3–5 years of experience in Civil Litigation, with strong typing and MS Office skills.
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