Legal Administrative Assistant - Commercial Litigation

BCLMA; 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 in downtown Vancouver is seeking 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 will be highly organized, proficient in Word, Outlook, Adobe and Excel, and familiar with NetDocuments, MS Teams, Relativity and Soluno, with fluent English and strong writing skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of litigation experience (including personal injury).
• Completed a Legal Administrative Assistant or Paralegal program from a recognized institution.
• Strong writing skills and fluent English.
• Proficient with Word, Outlook, Adobe and Excel.

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 and organize hearing materials and document binders.
• Maintain client files and calendars for lawyers and use bring-forward systems.
• Assist with proceedings in the BC Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, Federal Court and Supreme Court of Canada, and arbitration and mediation.
• Assist lawyers with monthly billing, including prebill review and finalization.
• Liaise with external clients and other professionals as required; provide vacation and overflow coverage.

Skills

Organizational skills

Strong writing skills

Fluent English

Time management

Education

Legal Administrative Assistant or Paralegal program

Tools

NetDocuments

MS Teams

Relativity

Soluno

Job 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:

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• 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.