General & Estate Litigation Paralegal

BC Legal Management Association; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Firm-paid Life Insurance

Extended Health and Dental benefits

Health & wellness spending account

Paid sick and personal days

Annual transit/parking allowance

Job summary

Meridian Law Group in Vancouver is seeking a General & Estate Litigation Paralegal for a 14‑month maternity leave contract from Oct 2026 to Dec 2027. The role supports lawyers across civil, estates, personal injury, and employment matters, handling file intake, pleadings, and discovery.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in estate/general litigation, strong Word/Outlook skills, and a client‑centred approach with solid time management. A collaborative, adaptable team player is essential.

Qualifications

• Accredited Paralegal program completed.
• 7+ years of experience in estate and general litigation.
• Strong skills with Word and Outlook; iManage and Soluno are a bonus.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communications.
• Independent yet collaborative with a client‑centred approach.
• Excellent time management and organization, able to follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Review and organize file materials.
• Prepare initial pleadings: Notices of Civil Claim, Responses, List of Documents, Application material and Affidavits.
• Draft and maintain file information summaries and chronologies.
• Analyze wills, trusts, financial statements, and other key documents.
• Track deadlines and procedural requirements for compliance.
• Assist lawyers with discovery, mediation, and trial preparation.

Skills

Estate litigation

General litigation

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Paralegal program completed

Tools

Word

Outlook

iManage

Soluno

Job description

General & Estate Litigation Paralegal

14-Month Maternity Leave Contract | October, 2026 to December, 2027

ABOUT THE FIRM

Meridian Law Group is a full-service litigation law firm, prominently located in the heart of downtown Vancouver. For over 30 years, we have been a cornerstone of the British Columbia legal community, earning a reputation for exceptional advocacy and quality client service.

THE ROLE

This is a hands-on paralegal position offering exposure to a broad mix of legal work. You will support lawyers across a variety of practice areas including, but not limited to, general civil, estates, personal injury, and employment litigation. We are seeking an organized and adaptable professional who enjoys variety, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is comfortable managing diverse files and competing priorities.

In this role, you can expect to:

• Review and organization of file materials.
• Preparation of initial pleadings including Notices of Civil Claim, Responses, List of Documents, Application material and Affidavits.
• Drafting and maintenance of file information summaries and chronologies.
• Analysis of wills, trusts, financial statements, and other key documents.
• Tracking of deadlines and procedural requirements to ensure compliance.
• Assisting lawyers with discovery, mediation, and trial preparation.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Successful completion of an accredited Paralegal program.
• 7+ years of experience working in estate and general litigation (plaintiff and defendant orientated)
• Strong technical skills including proficiency with Word and Outlook. Experience with iManage and Soluno would be considered a bonus
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently while also having a flexible, accommodating, and team-oriented attitude.
• A client-centred approach with a commitment to providing outstanding service.
• Effective time management and organizational skills and the ability to follow instructions.

COMPENSATION & PERKS

• Firm-paid Life Insurance, Extended Health, and Dental benefits for you and your dependents.
• Health & wellness spending account to assist with medical expenses beyond group coverage.
• Paid sick and personal days.
• Annual transit/parking allowance.

Salary: $80,000 - $95,000 (commensurate with experience)