Legal Administrative Assistant

Bleay Both Uppal LLP; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Performance-based bonuses

In-office social events

Extended vacation & sick days

Job summary

Bleay Both Uppal LLP, a boutique law firm in downtown Vancouver, seeks an intermediate Legal Administrative Assistant to support lawyers with filings, drafting, and strata file organization. This is a permanent full-time, 35-hour-per-week, in-office role with potential future flexible arrangements.

Key duties include filing, conflict checks, drafting pleadings, managing CSO/CRT submissions, and calendar coordination. BC strata experience and strong MS 365 skills are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Legal Administrative Assistant program.
• At least 2 years’ experience in a fast-paced law firm.
• Exposure to strata law, debt collection, or litigation is an asset.
• Familiarity with BC Strata Property Act, BC Supreme Court rules, and CRT rules.
• Proficient with Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, OneDrive).
• Exceptional written and verbal communication in English.

Responsibilities

• File opening and closing.
• Conduct conflict checks and online searches.
• Draft and organize basic pleadings, application materials, affidavits, and binders.
• File legal documents via CSO and the CRT portal.
• Produce legal demand letters and payout letters.
• Format legal correspondence, opinions, and demand letters accurately.
• Manage a BF system to track dates, court appearances, and BC Land Title filings.
• Maintain and organize physical and electronic files.
• Calendar management.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Microsoft 365

Adaptability

Deadline-driven

File management

Education

Legal Administrative Assistant program

Tools

CSO (Court Services Online)

LTSA

Job description

Position Overview

BBU Law is a boutique law firm situated in downtown Vancouver. We represent clients on a broad spectrum of legal issues, primarily litigation and dispute resolution, with an emphasis on strata property law. As we continue to grow, we are seeking an intermediate Legal Administrative Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will support lawyers by managing court filings, drafting legal documents, and organizing strata-specific files. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual looking to grow their litigation career in a specialized, fast-paced field.

This is a permanent full-time (35 hours per week), in-office position at our Vancouver office, with the possibility of flexible work arrangements in the future.

Key Responsibilities

• File opening and closing
• Conduct conflict checks and online searches
• Draft and organize basic pleadings, application materials, affidavits, and binders
• File legal documents via Court Services Online (CSO) and the CRT portal
• Producing legal demand letters and payout letters
• Format legal correspondence, opinions, and demand letters accurately.
• Manage a BF system to track critical limitation dates, court appearances, and BC Land Title filings.
• Maintain and organize physical and electronic files
• Calendar management
• Other duties as directed

Qualifications & Skills

• Graduate of an accredited Legal Administrative Assistant program
• At least 2 years’ experience working in a fast-paced law firm
• Prior exposure to strata law, debt collection, or litigation an asset
• Working knowledge of BC Court Services Online (CSO) and LTSA
• Familiarity with the BC Strata Property Act, BC Supreme Court rules,and CRT rules
• Proficient with Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, OneDrive)
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, adapt to shifting priorities, and meet tight deadlines.

The Extras

In addition to a competitive salary of $50,000 - $65,000, we offer a number of benefits designed to support your well-being and promote a healthy work-life balance. This includes:

• Benefits package: Comprehensive health coverage for you and your family, including access to our employee assistance program (EAP)
• Recognition: Opportunity for performance-based bonuses
• Social events: Regular in office socials, off-site events, and more opportunities to connect
• Time off: a generous vacation allowance and up to 8 sick days per year
• Wellness: A flexible annual wellness subsidy
• Transportation: We provide a parking or transit pass subsidy
• Great work environment: Our office space downtown has a great vibe and offers access to the city centre with transit, restaurants, scenic walking routes and shopping close by

We welcome the opportunity to meet qualified candidates seeking to join our team. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.