Legal Administrative Assistant - Litigation

BC Legal Management Association; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established law firm is seeking a full-time Litigation Administrative Assistant in Vancouver. The role includes drafting legal documents, managing schedules, and supporting lawyers with administrative tasks. Ideal candidates will have a background in law, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in relevant software.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits program

Challenging and supportive work environment

Strong work/life balance

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Litigation Legal Assistant within a law firm.
• Graduate of an accredited Legal Administrative Assistant program.

Responsibilities

• Drafting correspondence and attending to court filings.
• Scheduling mediations, discoveries and appointments.
• Maintaining electronic calendars and organizing files.

Skills

Court documents experience

Excellent communication skills

Proficiency in MS Word and Excel

Document drafting skills

Organizational skills

Client service orientation

Education

Graduate of an accredited Legal Administrative Assistant program

Job description

Over the last 100 years, Guild Yule LLP has maintained its reputation as a firm which offers the highest quality of professional services. The values and standards set by earlier generations have remained and it is comprised of a dynamic group of lawyers and staff who practice law in a spirit of collegiality and openness. We value our familial and friendly culture and are seeking a full-time Litigation Administrative Assistant to join our team.

Responsibilities:

• Drafting correspondence and attending to court filings
• Scheduling mediations, discoveries and appointments
• Maintaining electronic calendars
• Organizing files, document binders and other file materials
• Entering lawyers' time, billing
• Opening files
• Maintaining Bring Forward system
• Other administrative support as required

Key Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Litigation Legal Assistant within a law firm
• Graduate of an accredited Legal Administrative Assistant program

Key Skills:

• Experience with court documents and court filings; experience in insurance defense a definite asset
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to communicate clearly using discretion, tact and courtesy
• Proficiency with computers including MS Word, Excel and other relevant programs
• Excellent document drafting skills
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail
• Client service orientation
• Ability to handle a high volume of work in a fast paced environment
• Ability to work in independently and in a team environment

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and excellent benefits program
• Challenging and supportive work environment
• Strong work/life balance
• Employee Assistance Program

Please submit your Cover Letter and Resume to Human Resources at [e-mail].

We thank all that apply, however only those shortlisted will be contacted.