Legal Assistant

Cunningham & Co.; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing law firm in Vancouver is seeking a full-time Legal Assistant to support their team. The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of experience in Real Estate, Litigation, and Commercial Law, with strong communication and organizational skills. This hybrid role offers flexibility, requiring occasional commutes to Coquitlam/Surrey, and provides opportunities for growth and personal development.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience as a legal assistant in real estate and civil litigation.
• Strong communication skills with lawyers and clients.
• Independent, organized, and able to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Handle initial inquiries from clients and third parties.
• Draft, format, file, and organize court documents.
• Assist in drafting estate planning documents as needed.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Client Service

Self-Motivation

Tools

Clio

Job description

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Our law firm is growing, and we are looking for a full-time Legal Assistant to join our team. At least 1-2 years of experience is required. The role is hybrid, mostly REMOTE. Salary ranges from $40,000 to $55,000 per year, with benefits and opportunities for growth and personal development. The candidate must be able to commute to Coquitlam/Surrey occasionally.

THE ROLE:

We are seeking a Legal Assistant to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have experience in Real Estate, Litigation, and Commercial Law. The position is primarily remote, allowing work from home instead of daily office presence.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Handle initial inquiries from clients and third parties
• Maintain inbox, answer calls and emails, schedule appointments
• Draft, format, file, and organize court documents
• Assist in drafting estate planning documents as needed
• Support other administrative tasks as required

REQUIREMENTS:

• 1-2 years of experience as a legal assistant handling real estate and civil litigation files
• Strong communication skills with lawyers, colleagues, clients, and other law firms
• A passion for providing excellent client service
• Independent with strong organizational skills, self-motivation, and the ability to meet deadlines with minimal supervision
• Eager to learn, collaborative, and professional
• Experience with Clio is preferred

Thank you for your interest! Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.