Legal Administrative Assistant

BC Legal Management Association; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Vancouver is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to support its litigation department. The ideal candidate will manage schedules, prepare legal documents, and ensure efficient court filings. This role requires strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently in a supportive environment focused on justice for vulnerable populations.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Benefits Package

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of legal experience is commendable but not required.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Arrange discoveries, mediations, and settlement conferences.
• Maintain lawyer's calendar and draft correspondence.
• Ensure accurate and timely court filings.

Skills

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Empathy

Initiative

Judgement

Education

Legal Certificate

Job description

At Preszler Law Firm, we believe our people, our culture and the way we do business is important. That's why when we hire; we look for a combination of fit and skills.

Preszler Law firm runs more trials than any personal injury law firm in the country. We are focused on getting excellent results for clients. We do not view our business as a job but instead as a calling rooted in access to justice for traditionally vulnerable populations. The right candidate will share our motivations for personal injury work while also having an interest and appreciation for running a sustainable and growing business.

We have an exciting opportunity at our Vancouver office to join the role ofLegal Administrative Assistantworking within our litigation department. Reporting to the Managing Partners, your role will include but are not limited to the following:

Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Arranging discoveries, mediations, pre-trial, and settlement conferences
• Pre and post preparation for discoveries, mediations, and pre-trials
• Maintaining lawyer's calendar
• Drafting routine correspondence and memos
• Ensuring court filings are completed in an accurate and timely manner
• Other duties as assigned

Experience:

• Legal Certificate an asset but not required.
• Legal Experience - 1 to 3 years commendable but not required.
• Have excellent time management and organizational skills and the ability to work independently.
• Be empathetic with an effective ability to build rapport with clients.
• Excellent accuracy and the ability to exercise initiative and good judgement.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing work demands, volumes and schedules.
• Other clerical and administrative support duties as directed by the management and/or legal team.

We offer a friendly work environment, a competitive salary and a benefits package.

Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume to us.

We thank all applicants however only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please send your complete application addressed to our Human Resources Specialist: Joe Logue at [e-mail]