Junior Legal Admin: Flexible Hours & Growth

BCLMA; Surrey; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible work arrangements

Pension plan after two years

Professional development allowance

Generous vacation

Paid sick and personal days

Exclusive retail discounts at Central

Job summary

McQuarrie, a full-service BC law firm located in the Greater Vancouver area, seeks a junior legal administrative assistant with 0-2 years of experience to join our Estate Litigation team. This role supports filing, intakes, prebills, document prep, and meeting preparation.

Eligible candidates have a Legal Administrative Assistant Certificate, strong MS Word/Outlook, excellent organization and communication skills, and the ability to handle high volumes in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Legal Administrative Assistant Certificate from an accredited post-secondary institution.
• Previous experience in an administrative setting is an asset.
• Proficient with MS Word and Outlook.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management and ability to prioritize.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to exercise good judgment, professionalism, and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Opening, organizing, and closing files.
• Conduct initial client intakes and handle cold calls.
• Prepare and review prebills for lawyer approval, ensuring accuracy of time entries and disbursements.
• Preparation of court documents and drafting correspondence.
• Reviewing, summarizing, filing, and organizing documents.
• Organizing and preparing for meetings, mediations, hearings, applications, trials, etc.
• Scheduling client appointments.
• Maintaining a BF and limitation system.
• Preparing trial books and books of documents.
• Other administrative tasks as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Legal Administrative Assistant Certificate

Tools

MS Word

Outlook

Job description

McQuarrie, a full-service BC law firm located in the Greater Vancouver area, seeks a junior legal administrative assistant with 0-2 years of experience to join our Estate Litigation team. This role supports filing, intakes, prebills, document prep, and meeting preparation.

Eligible candidates have a Legal Administrative Assistant Certificate, strong MS Word/Outlook, excellent organization and communication skills, and the ability to handle high volumes in a fast-paced environment.