Intermediate Legal Administrative Assistant / Paralegal â Civil Litigation

Arlyn Recruiting; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established boutique law firm is seeking an Intermediate Legal Administrative Assistant / Paralegal to join their construction law team in Vancouver. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in civil litigation, a strong knowledge of BC court practices, and exceptional organizational skills. The firm offers comprehensive benefits, professional development support, and a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive group benefits

Long-term disability insurance

Parental leave top-up program

Professional development reimbursement

Vacation and paid sick time

Matching Group RRSP plan

Health and wellness allowance

Social events within a fun environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in civil litigation.
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills required.
• Thorough knowledge of BC Supreme Court Civil Rules.

Responsibilities

• Opening and maintaining files, ensuring compliance with guidelines.
• Scheduling trial dates and meetings.
• Preparing document binders and filing court documents.

Skills

Legal Drafting

Litigation

Organizational skills

Legal Research

Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Case Management

Proofreading

Filing

Education

Post-secondary LAA program

Tools

BC Online

iManage

Job description

Intermediate Legal Administrative Assistant / Paralegal Civil Litigation

Job Type : Full-time

Salary Range : $60000 - $80000

Our client a well-established boutique law firm is seeking a skilled litigation LAA / paralegal hybrid to join their construction law team. If your qualifications and experience align with the requirements below we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities include :

• Opening and maintaining files ensuring policies and procedures are followed per organizational guidelines running conflict searches maintaining calendars and bring forwards and preparing routine correspondence.
• Scheduling trial dates discoveries meetings and conferences while confirming dates with all involved parties as required.
• Assisting with the preparation of document binders lists of documents notices of applications and pleadings.
• Arranging for service of court documents.
• Filing court documents via BC Online agent and in-person.
• Tracking deadlines to ensure compliance with court limitations.
• Providing administrative support and preparing monthly invoices.
• Preparing materials for administrative hearings.
• Reviewing and maintaining Excel spreadsheets.
• Electronically organizing and maintaining files.
• Conducting BC Online LTO and corporate searches.
• Arranging for expense reimbursements.
• Coordinating documents for trust disbursements.

Qualifications and skills required :

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in civil litigation (experience in construction litigation is an asset).
• Successful completion of a post-secondary LAA program or equivalent practical experience.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of BC Supreme Court Civil Rules court practices procedures and filing deadlines.
• Exceptional time management organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to handle pressure multitask and meet deadlines accurately.
• A client-centered approach and commitment to providing outstanding service.
• Strong work ethic ability to work independently take initiative and demonstrate resourcefulness.
• Availability to work overtime if required.
• Proficiency in MS Word Excel Outlook and Windows (intermediate level).
• Proficient knowledge in Adobe including OCR text searching editing redacting and hyperlinking PDF documents.
• Experience with BC Online BC Registries and MyLTSA.
• Familiarity with iManage is considered an asset.
• A willingness to embrace advanced technologies and adapt to new tools effectively.

Our client offers :

• Comprehensive group benefits including extended health vision and dental coverage.
• Long-term disability insurance.
• Parental leave top-up program.
• Professional development and education reimbursement.
• Vacation and paid sick time.
• Matching Group RRSP plan.
• Health and wellness allowance.
• Social events within a fun and friendly environment.

About Arlyn Recruiting and How to Apply

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Key Skills

Legal Drafting,Litigation,Proofreading,Organizational skills,Adobe Acrobat,Microsoft Outlook,Microsoft Word,Case Management,Legal Research,Paralegal,Filing,Medical Records

Employment Type : Temp

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 60000 - 80000

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