Legal Assistant

Whitelaw Twining; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading litigation law firm in Canada seeks a Legal Administrative Assistant for its Vancouver office. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in litigation support, excellent English communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. The role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, alongside opportunities for professional development and mentoring.

Benefits

Wellness allowance for fitness expenses

Annual education/tuition allowance

Flexible health and dental coverage

Long term disability insurance

Personal days for outside commitments

Employee assistance program

Monetary incentive for employee referrals

Casual day every Friday

Extended Health benefit

Casual dress code

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5+ years of experience as a Legal Administrative Assistant in a litigation practice.
• Able to draft standard correspondence and documents with minimal supervision.
• Litigation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and draft various correspondence and documents.
• Set trials, discoveries, and prepare required documentation.
• Interact with clients by phone and in person.

Skills

English oral and written skills

Administration and organization skills

Communication with clients

Independence and teamwork

Multi-tasking and prioritization

Education

Graduate of a Legal Administrative Assistant program

Job description

Why join us?

Whitelaw Twining, part of the DWF Group, is a successful litigation law firm with offices in Calgary, Vancouver and Toronto. Our firm is an industry leader in the fields of insurance and commercial litigation. As part of its aim to meet client needs in a global market, and with an eye to growth, the firm recently joined the DWF Group. DWF is a provider of integrated legal and business services with approximately 4,000 employees with offices and associations located across the globe. DWF offers clients solutions that combine traditional law firm services with new, modern legal and business services relevant to today's companies and the challenges and opportunities they face.

Our firm has national and global presence and clients, but we strive to maintain the positive aspects of a small firm environment. We believe that our team works best in a collegial atmosphere in which all team members are empowered to build their careers, mentored and supported in their practice and encouraged to make a positive contribution to the firm and the community. Whitelaw Twining is extremely proud of its work environment, and its professional development and mentorship programs. We support our professionals as they grow their careers in their areas of interest.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and draft various correspondence and documents
• Draft standard letters, documents briefs, and pleadings
• Set trials, discoveries, etc. and prepare required documentation
• Interact with clients by phone and in person
• Set appointments for clients
• Maintain filing system including a bring-forward system
• Sort incoming mail and prepare outgoing mail
• Delegate tasks to junior level Legal Administrative Assistant on the team
• Perform other related duties as required

What will help you succeed in this role?

Essential

• Graduate of a Legal Administrative Assistant program
• Minimum 3-5+ years of experience as a Legal Administrative Assistant in a litigation practice
• Excellent English oral and written skills
• Professional manner in communication with clients
• Strong administration and organization skills
• Able to draft standard correspondence and documents with minimal supervision
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Able to multi-task and prioritize work
• Litigation experience preferred

What we offer

The salary range for this position is$50,000-$65,000per annum, dependent on years/relevance of individual experience.

Benefits & Perks We offer a comprehensive salary and benefits package that is very competitive, together with opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Our benefits include

• a wellness allowance for fitness expenses;

• an annual education/tuition allowance;

• flexible health and dental coverage;

• long term disability insurance;

• personal days to help balance outside commitments;

• employee assistance program;

• monetary incentive for employee referrals;

• casual day every Friday

Our firm benefits include Extended Health benefit, Dental coverage, LTD, DI, wellbeing allowance, casual dress code, early finish ahead of statutory holidays and more.

About us

Whitelaw Twining is part of a global legal and business services firm DWF, with over 4,000 employees worldwide. In Canada we have offices in Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary and Victoria. We focus on insurance, commercial litigation, construction, bodily injury, and alternative dispute resolution.

Despite our global reach, we maintain a close-knit, supportive work environment. We are committed to mentoring and professional development, empowering our team members to grow their careers and contribute positively to both the firm and the community.