Indigenous Employment & Labour Legal Assistant

Aird & Berlis LLP; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Wellness programs

Community involvement

Job summary

Aird & Berlis LLP in Vancouver seeks a skilled Legal Assistant to support a share of Lawyers in our Indigenous practice group, with a primary focus on Employment and Labour law. You will manage deadlines, draft and proofread documents, and coordinate meetings with clients and tribunals.

Ideal candidates have five+ years of litigation and employment law support, strong writing and communication skills, and a professional, client-focused approach.

Qualifications

• Five years’ experience as a Legal Assistant in Litigation and Employment law.
• Post-secondary legal assistant/paralegal program completed.
• Experience with Caselines software.
• Familiarity with the Canada Labour Code and relevant tribunals.

Responsibilities

• Edit, format, and proofread labour and employment documents and letters.
• Track due dates and calendar obligations.
• Arrange meetings, discoveries, and mediations.
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, and opposing counsel.
• Manage client meetings and scheduling.
• Assist with travel arrangements and travel logistics.
• Handle file opening/closing, docketing, and billing processes.
• Work independently and in a team to produce high-quality work.

Skills

MS Office

ACL

Organization

Attention to detail

Education

Paralegal certificate or legal assistant program

Tools

Caselines

Job description

Aird & Berlis LLP in Vancouver seeks a skilled Legal Assistant to support a share of Lawyers in our Indigenous practice group, with a primary focus on Employment and Labour law. You will manage deadlines, draft and proofread documents, and coordinate meetings with clients and tribunals.

Ideal candidates have five+ years of litigation and employment law support, strong writing and communication skills, and a professional, client-focused approach.