Legal Administrative Assistant Litigation

Arlyn Recruiting; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Vancouver is seeking a junior or Intermediate Litigation Legal Assistant. The role requires managing legal administrative tasks and drafting legal documents. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of office experience, a Legal Administrative Assistant Certificate, and strong communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits including health coverage and flexible work arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Extended health and dental coverage

Flexible work arrangements

Group RRSP plan with matched contributions

Firm-sponsored social events

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of general office experience.
• Familiarity with BC Supreme Court Civil Rules and legal procedures.
• Ability to meet deadlines under pressure with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Manage legal administrative tasks from file opening to closing.
• Draft pleadings, application records, and appeal books.
• Prepare correspondence and file documents with court registries.

Skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Detail-oriented

Organized

Proactive

Ability to multitask

Quick to learn new software

Education

Legal Administrative Assistant Certificate

Tools

MS Word

ProLaw

Job description

Our client is a litigation boutique law firm with offices in multiple Canadian cities. The firm specializes in insurance class actions and health law and its lawyers regularly appear before all levels of court including the Supreme Court of Canada. Many of the lawyers are members of multiple law societies across the country.

They are currently hiring a junior or Intermediate Litigation Legal Assistant to join their Vancouver office. The ideal candidate is a motivated quick learner and eager to contribute to a collaborative and friendly team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage legal administrative tasks from file opening to closing
• Draft pleadings application records books of authorities appeal records and appeal books
• Prepare correspondence and file documents with court registries
• Communicate with opposing counsel experts and clients
• Maintain BF limitation dates

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of general office experience
• Legal Administrative Assistant Certificate
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to meet deadlines under pressure with a positive attitude
• Detail-oriented organized and proactive
• Capable of multitasking and adapting to changing priorities
• Able to work independently and collaboratively
• Proficient in MS Word and quick to learn new software
• Familiarity with BC Supreme Court Civil Rules and legal procedures
• Experience with ProLaw is an asset

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary with structured annual reviews
• Extended health and dental coverage
• Life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Vacation sick and personal time
• Group RRSP plan with matched contributions
• Firm-sponsored social events
• Health & Wellness Account
• Flexible work arrangements

About Arlyn Recruiting and How to Apply

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Job Details

• Employment Type: Full Time
• Experience: years
• Vacancy: 1