Legal Administrative Assistant - Litigation

McMillan; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

McMillan, a leading Business Law firm in Canada, seeks a Legal Administrative Assistant to support their Vancouver Litigation group. The role involves managing various administrative tasks and legal proceedings for three lawyers, requiring a Legal Assistant Diploma and a minimum of five years of litigation experience in a dynamic environment that promotes mentorship and professional growth.

Benefits

Commensurate Compensation and Benefits Package

Mentorship and Support

Training as Software Evolves

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of litigation related experience.
• Strong administrative, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with Class Action litigation is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Drafting court documents and managing legal filings.
• Coordinating and scheduling meetings.
• Maintaining pleadings binders and limitation systems.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Legal Assistant Diploma

Tools

Adobe

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Desksite

IntApp

3E

Job description

Would you like to be a part of Canada’s leading and progressive Business Law firm?

McMillan has an exciting opportunity as a Legal Administrative Assistant in our Vancouver Litigation group. As a member of the team, you will play a key role in managing legal and administrative aspects of the practice for three successful lawyers.

What You’ll Do

You will be the go to person for your team who will depend on your guidance and support to keep them organized. As their champion, you will be involved in a wide variety of administrative tasks, including : drafting correspondence, management and organization of documents in our document system, office and file organization, coordinating and scheduling meetings, calendar management, and leveraging technology to service clients in an efficient and effective manner.

Your Litigation tasks include : drafting court documents, court searches, scheduling various applications, hearing / pre-trial and hearing / trial preparation including application records, as well as managing the maintenance of all pleadings binders and limitation systems. Experience with Class Action litigation would be an asset.

What You Bring

You have established yourself as a key resource in your successful legal career. Your history includes a Legal Assistant Diploma, coupled with a minimum of five years of litigation related experience. You have strong administrative, organizational and interpersonal skills. You are detail-oriented and are able to effectively meet deadlines, work well in a team setting, and provide an exceptional level of client service. You embrace evolving technology and have strong skills in Adobe, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Prior experience with Desksite, IntApp and 3E or similar document management, file opening and accounting software required.

In addition, you possess a willingness to learn, grow, embrace new challenges, and strive for excellence in your work product. You are solution-oriented, and believe in frequent and open communication. You know that successful teams are collaborative, and that members combine their individual efforts and skills to get the best results.

Growth

Mentorship and Support

Training as Software Evolves

Commensurate Compensation and Benefits Package

Inclusion and diversity are essential elements of our culture at McMillan which coincides with our core values of respect, teamwork, commitment, client service and professional excellence. We are extremely proud to be named among the Top Employers in the GTA for .

At McMillan, we know we will achieve the most success by attracting and retaining the best talent, and by representing and supporting communities from which we draw our members, the communities in which we live and work and the communities to which we provide legal services.

We are a law firm that prides itself in sustained quality and excellence in service while fostering a positive and collegial work environment which nurtures mentoring inspires enthusiasm and professional excellence. We commit to putting our best efforts forward in achieving our goals, and the goals of our clients. You can help us in that journey!

Need another reason to consider McMillan? Let’s work together to help you achieve your professional goals and career development.

If this position is for you, and you reside in or around the Vancouver area, we look forward to hearing from you. We like cover letters too so don’t forget to include one along with your resume when you click on the Apply Now button.

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McMillan LLP is committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and diversity. We respect and embrace the unique backgrounds, perspectives and experiences of individuals at all levels of the firm. This enables us to provide innovative client service, contribute fully to our communities and advance our firm’s values.

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