Legal Administrative Assistant

STRIVE Recruitment Inc.; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

STRIVE Recruitment Inc. in Vancouver (Hybrid) is seeking a Litigation LAA to join their growing Vancouver office. You will support two new associates in Insurance Defense and Health Law matters, handling files end-to-end from opening to closing and ensuring deadlines are met. The role offers collaboration with experienced litigators in a national firm environment.

Qualifications

• LAA certificate or equivalent experience in LAA work.
• 3+ years in civil litigation (Insurance Defense); health law preferred
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to interact with clients and staff
• Ability to meet deadlines under pressure; positive attitude
• Attention to detail; organized, proactive; multitask and adapt to priorities
• Work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in MS Word and a Document Management system (Prolaw Ideal)
• Knowledge of BC Supreme Court Civil Rules and ability to interpret rules/acts

Responsibilities

• Perform LAA work from file opening to closing.
• Draft pleadings, application records, books of authorities, appeal records and appeal books.
• Draft correspondence.
• File documents with court registries.
• Communicate with opposing counsel, experts and clients.
• Maintain BF limitation dates.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Deadline management

Multitasking

Teamwork

Education

LAA Certificate

Tools

MS Word

ProLaw Ideal

Job description

Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant - Insurance Defense

Vancouver (Hybrid)

$60,000 - $70,000

ABOUT US

STRIVE is a specialist recruitment firm offering proactive recruitment solutions in the areas of Accounting & Finance, Corporate Administration, Manufacturing Operations, and Technology. STRIVE supports various clients from small to medium-sized enterprises to Fortune 500 organizations for their permanent, contract, and temporary recruitment needs.

THE ROLE

We are partnering with a well-respected litigation boutique with a national presence and deep expertise in insurance, class actions, and health law. With offices in Vancouver and Toronto, this firm is known for its collaborative culture and high-calibre legal work across multiple jurisdictions.

We are recruiting for a Litigation LAA to join their growing Vancouver office. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced litigators who appear before courts at all levels, including the Supreme Court of Canada.

Supporting 2 new associates, the successful candidate will primarily be working in Insurance Defense, with some Health Law matters as well. The successful candidate will be motivated, a quick learner and an integral part of their friendly and collaborative team. You will be able to take initiative to handle files from open to close, keeping the lawyers organized and ensuring no deadlines are missed.

Responsibilities

• Performing LAA work from file opening to closing.
• Drafting simple pleadings, including application records, books of authorities, appeal records and appeal books.
• Drafting correspondence.
• Filing documents with court registries.
• Communicating with opposing counsel, experts and clients.
• Maintaining BF limitation dates.

Requirements

• LAA Certificate or relevant experience.
• 3+ years of experience in civil litigation (Insurance Defense) - some Health Law strongly preferred
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to deal directly with clients and all levels of staff.
• Ability to meet deadlines under pressure while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Excellent attention to detail, organized and proactive, able to multitask and handle changing priorities.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in MS Word and a Document Management system (Prolaw Ideal).
• Knowledge of the BC Supreme Court Civil Rules and ability to interpret Rules and Acts.

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