Legal Administrative Assistant

McEwan Partners LLP; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading boutique litigation firm in Downtown Vancouver is seeking a full-time Legal Administrative Assistant (LAA). This role offers a vibrant and supportive work environment, focusing on legal procedures, document management, and coordination of meetings. The ideal candidate will have a background in litigation and strong organizational skills, with a competitive salary range reflective of experience.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Diverse and supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited LAA program required.
• Minimum of 4 years experience as a litigation LAA.
• Experience in commercial litigation is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Perform legal assistant / paralegal duties in various areas of law.
• Prepare correspondence and documents ensuring compliance.
• Conduct file management and maintain organized work environment.

Skills

Understanding of litigation legal procedures

Critical thinking skills

Prioritization

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

High-level service orientation

Organizational skills

Adaptability in fast-paced environments

Technical skills (MS Outlook, Word, Adobe)

Education

Graduate of an accredited LAA program

Paralegal certification

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Adobe

Soluno

iManage

e-discovery software (Everlaw)

Job description

McEwan Partners is a leading boutique litigation firm in Downtown Vancouver founded by a group of industry-recognized litigators. Our practice is primarily in commercial, securities and public law, at trial and appellate levels.

We are currently looking for a full-time Legal Administrative Assistant (LAA) to join our firm. The position provides an opportunity to work with a vibrant, hard-working team of professionals in a collegial environment. The successful candidates will be a team-player, energetic, flexible, highly motivated, and enjoy the variety of work that comes with the small firm model.

Responsibilities

• Perform legal assistant / paralegal duties in various areas of law for all levels of courts;
• Prepare correspondence and documents ensuring compliance with Rules of Court;
• Conduct file management, including preparing and maintaining binders / documents and filing as needed;
• Maintain a well-organized work environment and implement efficient processes that minimize lawyers’ administrative load, including an active bring forward system;
• Coordinating bookings for meetings, mediations, discoveries, and hearings;
• Other duties / responsibilities as delegated.

Skills

• A thorough understanding of litigation legal procedures at different levels of court;
• Critical thinking skills, a high level of initiative, and a proactive approach to problem solving;
• Proven ability to prioritize multiple assignments, produce quality accurate work, and meet deadlines;
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to work collaboratively and support a team environment;
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal;
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive information;
• A strong orientation to delivering a high-level standard of service;
• Superior organizational / document management skills with a strong attention to detail;
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment with competing demands;
• Advanced technical skills including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Adobe, Soluno and iManage;
• Experience with e-discovery software, preferably Everlaw is an asset.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited LAA program. Paralegal certification from an accredited program is an asset;
• A minimum of 4 years experience as a litigation LAA. Experience in commercial litigation is an asset.

Compensation

• McEwan Partners offers a competitive compensation and benefits package as well as a diverse and supportive work environment;
• The base annual salary range for candidates with the required experience is $70,000 to $85,000.

While we appreciate all applications received, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

Please Note : at this time we are not accepting applications via RECRUITERS.

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