Legal Administrative Assistant - Litigation (Insurance Defence)

BC Legal Management Association; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Firm events

Job summary

Webster Hudson & Coombe LLP in Vancouver, Canada, invites a legal administrative assistant to join our experienced litigation team. The role is full-time and office-based, with standard hours Monday to Friday and a competitive salary and benefits package.

We value reliability, professional expertise, and strong client service, offering a collaborative work environment, staff events, and recognition programs within a well-balanced work life culture.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of related work experience, preferably in insurance defence.
• Graduate of a recognized Legal Administrative Assistant program.
• Team player who can work independently and take initiative.
• Strong knowledge of court rules and procedures.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines under pressure.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to learn new software quickly.

Responsibilities

• Opening and closing files.
• Organizing and filing both paper and electronic documents.
• Reviewing incoming correspondence and preparing responses.
• Editing legal documents under the direction of lawyers/paralegals.
• Calendar management, including scheduling appointments, trials, examination for discoveries, and experts.
• Assisting with trial preparation.
• Preparing and updating Lists of Documents.
• Performing other administrative responsibilities from file opening to closing.

Skills

Team player

Court rules knowledge

Communication skills

Prioritization

MS Office proficiency

Education

Legal Administrative Assistant program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Webster Hudson & Coombe LLP is a medium size downtown law firm. Established in 1994, our team of solicitors and litigators have an established record of creativity, sound judgment and professional expertise in a variety of practice areas. We pride ourselves on providing reliable and innovative legal services and excellent client service. We are committed to providing a well-balanced work life for our employees and offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as firm events and staff appreciation activities.

Location: Vancouver, Canada

Job Type: Full-time

Salary range: $60,000 - $75,000

We are looking for a legal administrative assistant to join our friendly and experienced litigation team.

Regular working hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm. This position is fully in office.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Opening and closing files
• Organizing and filing both paper and electronic documents
• Reviewing incoming correspondence and preparing responses
• Editing legal documents under the direction of lawyers/paralegals
• Calendar management, including scheduling appointments, trials, examination for discoveries, and experts
• Assisting with trial preparation
• Preparing and updating Lists of Documents
• Performing other administrative responsibilities from file opening to closing

Qualifications

• Must have at least 3 - 5 years of related work experience, preferably in insurance defence.
• A graduate of a recognized Legal Administrative Assistant program (or other higher education qualification which is equivalent)
• A team player who can work independently and take initiative
• Strong working knowledge of court rules and procedures
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to prioritize and handle a high volume of work under strict deadlines
• Technological proficiency in Microsoft office applications, as well as an ability to learn new software programs quickly