Legal Administrative Assistant - Commercial Litigation

BC Legal Management Association; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 72,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health and dental coverage

Fitness and tuition allowances

Annual discretionary year-end bonus

Job summary

Nathanson, Schachter & Thompson LLP is a dynamic, 17-lawyer firm in downtown Vancouver. Our practice concentrates in civil and business litigation and arbitration, with a strong reputation in Canada’s leading litigation boutiques.

We are seeking an experienced Legal Administrative Assistant for an in-office role with some remote flexibility. The ideal candidate will be organized, proficient in MS Office, familiar with litigation software, and have 5+ years of experience in litigation.

Qualifications

• Organized, reliable with ability to manage competing priorities.
• Proficient in Word, Outlook, Adobe and Excel; strong technical skills.
• Familiar with NetDocuments, MS Teams, Relativity and Soluno.
• Fluent in English with strong writing skills.
• Understanding of the BC Supreme Court Civil Rules.
• Completed a Legal Administrative Assistant or Paralegal program.
• 5+ years of litigation experience (including personal injury).

Responsibilities

• Draft, prepare and format letters, memos and correspondence as directed by lawyers.
• Open and close files.
• Prepare, file and serve court documents, including electronic filing where applicable.
• Assist with trial preparation, including organizing electronic and physical hearing materials and document binders.
• Maintain client files and calendars for lawyers and efficiently using bring-forward systems.
• Assist with proceedings in the BC Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, Federal Court and Supreme Court of Canada, as well as arbitration and mediation proceedings.
• Assist lawyers with monthly billing, including reviewing and revising prebills and coordinating timely finalization.
• Liaise with external clients and other professionals as required.
• Provide vacation, absence and overflow coverage and support for legal support staff.

Skills

Word

Outlook

Adobe

Excel

Writing skills

Education

Legal Administrative Assistant or Paralegal program

Tools

NetDocuments

MS Teams

Relativity

Soluno

Job description

Nathanson, Schachter & Thompson LLP

• www.nst.ca
  

Published
November 6, 2026
Location
750-900 Howe Street, Vancouver, Canada
Category
Legal Administrative Assistant
Job Type
Full-time
Minimum
72000
Maximum
87000

Description

Nathanson, Schachter & Thompson LLP is a dynamic, 17-lawyer firm in downtown Vancouver. Our practice is concentrated in civil and business litigation and arbitration. Over its 39-year history, NST has established a reputation as one of Canada's leading litigation boutiques, with lawyers recognized for their expertise in commercial litigation and dispute resolution. The firm has litigated many of British Columbia's largest and most complex commercial lawsuits.

What We Need

We are looking for an experienced Legal Administrative Assistant to join our team. This is primarily an in-office opportunity with some flexibility for remote work.

The Ideal Candidate

• Is organized, reliable and enthusiastic, with a positive attitude and the ability to manage competing priorities;
• Is very proficient using Word, Outlook, Adobe and Excel, and has good technical skills generally;
• Is familiar with the following (or similar) programs: NetDocuments, MS Teams, Relativity and Soluno;
• Is fluent in English and has strong writing skills;
• Has a strong understanding of the BC Supreme Court Civil Rules;
• Has completed a Legal Administrative Assistant or Paralegal program from a recognized institution; and
• Has 5+ years of previous litigation experience (including personal injury litigation).
  

We welcome applications from candidates who are team-oriented, eager to learn and interested in growing professionally with our firm, even if they do not meet every qualification listed above.

What You Can Expect Your Role To Entail

• Drafting, preparing and formatting letters, memos and correspondence as directed by lawyers;
• Opening and closing files;
• Preparing, filing and serving court documents, including electronic filing where applicable;
• Assisting with trial preparation, including organizing electronic and physical hearing materials and document binders;
• Maintaining client files and calendars for lawyers and efficiently using bring-forward systems;
• Assisting with proceedings in the BC Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, Federal Court and Supreme Court of Canada, as well as arbitration and mediation proceedings;
• Assisting lawyers with monthly billing, including reviewing and revising prebills and coordinating timely finalization;
• Liaising with external clients and other professionals (such as courthouse staff and other counsel on litigation files) as required; and
• Providing vacation, absence and overflow coverage and support for legal support staff.
  

Why apply?

This opportunity is well suited to an experienced LAA looking to further develop their skills and build a long-term career with a highly regarded litigation firm. NST offers a collaborative and collegial environment, with opportunities for professional development, mentoring and teamwork across all levels of the firm. The lawyers and staff at NST take pride in working together to provide a very high level of legal service to our clients. Although the pace of work can sometimes be demanding, the office remains a professional and supportive environment where the contribution of each member of the team is respected and valued.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $72,000–$87,000, depending on experience and qualifications. NST also offers a competitive benefits package, including extended health and dental coverage, fitness and tuition allowances and an annual discretionary year-end bonus.