Hybrid Float Legal Administrative Assistant

Gowling WLG International; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid health, dental, and

mental health coverage

Lifestyle spending allowance

Vacation days and hybrid work

Parental leave top-up

Group Retirement Savings Plan

Disability, life & critical illness

Employee Assistance Program

Recognition awards and collaborative

Job summary

Gowling WLG is seeking a full-time Legal Administrative Assistant to join our Float Team in Vancouver. You will support multiple practice groups, draft letters and memos, and manage file administration in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires 3–5 years of experience as a Legal Administrative Assistant, excellent communication, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. We offer a generous benefits package and hybrid work options.

Qualifications

• Strong client service orientation and the ability to communicate effectively with firm members at all levels.
• Exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to produce high-quality work under tight timelines.
• Ability to use discretion when dealing with confidential information.
• Able to prioritize and to redefine priorities when necessary.
• Capacity to work independently, as well as in a team environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Assist both legal professionals and assistants within various practice groups.
• Drafting and preparing letters, memos and correspondence as directed by legal professionals.
• Maintaining hard copies and electronic files for legal professionals and assistants.
• Coordinating administrative tasks, such as time opening and close of files.
• Processing billable and non-billable time and invoices.
• Scanning, copying and filing as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Client service

Communication

Attention to detail

Discretion

Time management

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Gowling WLG is seeking a full-time Legal Administrative Assistant to join our Float Team in Vancouver. You will support multiple practice groups, draft letters and memos, and manage file administration in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires 3–5 years of experience as a Legal Administrative Assistant, excellent communication, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. We offer a generous benefits package and hybrid work options.