Legal Administrative Assistant – Litigation

TEEMA; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 66,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP

Health & dental benefits

3 weeks vacation & 12 personal days

Group RRSP with employer matching

Wellness subsidy

Job summary

TEEMA represents a well-established Vancouver law firm seeking an experienced Legal Administrative Assistant (LAA) - Litigation to support multiple lawyers in a busy, high-volume practice.

The role focuses on document preparation, filings, deadlines tracking, and billing coordination, with a competitive salary and benefits. Potential hybrid work arrangements may follow probation depending on team needs.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience as a Legal Administrative Assistant, preferably within a large Canadian law firm.
• Strong civil litigation experience required; commercial litigation experience is an asset.
• Experience supporting multiple lawyers in a high-volume litigation practice.
• Completion of an accredited Legal Administrative Assistant program.
• Strong understanding of BC civil litigation rules, court procedures, and filing requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and legal document management systems.
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive, collaborative approach to supporting legal teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, draft, format, and proofread legal documents, pleadings, correspondence, and court materials.
• Manage bring-forward systems, tracking deadlines and important dates.
• File pleadings and court documents per BC procedures.
• Coordinate and schedule discoveries, mediations, trials, meetings, and other litigation-related appointments.
• Provide administrative support to multiple lawyers, ensuring files are organized and deadlines are met.
• Maintain client files, prepare court binders, and manage correspondence.
• Communicate professionally with clients, lawyers, paralegals, and other legal professionals.
• Prepare monthly billing, accounts, and expense reports.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Proactive

Collaborative

Education

Accredited LAA program

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Legal DMS

Job description

Location: Vancouver, BC
Salary: $66,000 - $76,000 annually (flexible based on experience) +RRSP +3 weeks vacation & 12 personal days
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Work Arrangement: Primarily In-Office, with potential for hybrid flexibility following probation

About the Opportunity

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established, highly respected Vancouver law firm seeking an experienced Legal Administrative Assistant (LAA) - Litigation to join its growing team.

Our client is a leading BC law firm recognized for its collaborative culture, commitment to professional development, and high standards of client service. Our client offers a supportive, team-oriented environment where employees are valued and encouraged to grow professionally.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Litigation LAA who enjoys working in a busy, fast-paced legal environment and supporting multiple lawyers across a variety of litigation matters, including Commercial Litigation.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare, draft, format, and proofread legal documents, pleadings, correspondence, and court materials.

Manage and maintain bring-forward systems, ensuring deadlines and important dates are tracked.

File pleadings and other court documents in accordance with BC court procedures.

Coordinate and schedule discoveries, mediations, trials, meetings, and other litigation-related appointments.

Provide administrative support to multiple lawyers, ensuring files are organized and deadlines are met.

Maintain client files, prepare court binders, and manage incoming and outgoing correspondence.

Communicate professionally with clients, lawyers, paralegals, and other legal professionals.

Prepare monthly billing, accounts, expense reports, and other administrative documentation.

Qualifications & Experience

3-5 years of experience as a Legal Administrative Assistant, preferably within a large Canadian law firm.

Strong civil litigation experience required, with commercial litigation experience considered an asset.

Experience supporting multiple lawyers in a high-volume litigation practice.

Completion of an accredited Legal Administrative Assistant program.

Strong understanding of BC civil litigation rules, court procedures, and filing requirements.

Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and legal document management systems.

Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities.

Strong communication skills and a proactive, collaborative approach to supporting legal teams.

Our client offers a competitive compensation package, including:

Annual salary of $66,000-$76,000, with flexibility depending on relevant experience.

Comprehensive extended health and dental benefits, with premiums fully paid by the employer.

Additional Health Care Spending Account.

Group RRSP program with employer matching.

Paid or banked overtime.

Vacation, sick leave, and personal days.

Professional development and continuing education support.

Annual wellness subsidy and access to fitness facilities.

Friendly, collaborative workplace culture with social events and employee recognition programs.

Potential hybrid work arrangements following probation, depending on team requirements.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is an opportunity to join a respected Vancouver law firm known for its strong reputation, supportive leadership, and commitment to employee well-being. You'll work alongside experienced legal professionals in a collaborative environment that values initiative, professionalism, and long-term career development.