Legal Assistant

Synectics Inc.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

RRSP matching program

Fitness and wellness benefits

Education/tuition support

Firm events and professional developm…

Job summary

Synectics Inc. in Vancouver is seeking an experienced Legal Administrative Assistant to support a Commercial Litigation team in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with strong professional growth opportunities.

The role involves drafting and formatting legal documents, managing calendars, file openings/closings, coordinating discoveries and hearings, and assisting with time entry and billing. A certificate is preferred and 3-5+ years of experience is required.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of experience as a Legal Administrative Assistant.
• Litigation experience required.
• Legal Administrative Assistant Certificate preferred.
• Strong technical skills (MS Office, case management, billing systems).
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Draft and format legal documents and correspondence
• Manage calendars, appointments, and bring-forward systems
• Handle file opening and closing procedures
• Coordinate discoveries, hearings, and trial dates
• Maintain deadlines, including limitation periods
• Perform document editing, formatting, and database management
• Manage incoming/outgoing mail and high-volume correspondence
• Assist with time entry and billing
• Support overall administrative and operational needs of the practice

Skills

MS Office

Case management

Billing systems

Organizational skills

Education

Legal Administrative Assistant Certificate

Job description

• Legal Administrative Assistant Certificate preferred

We are Seeking an experienced Legal Administrative Assistant to join a Commercial Litigation team in a well-established Vancouver law firm, offering a fast-paced, collaborative environment with strong professional growth opportunities. This position supports a busy Commercial Litigation practice and involves a broad range of administrative and legal support responsibilities. You will work closely with lawyers and paralegals to ensure efficient file and practice management.

Responsibilities

• Draft and format legal documents and correspondence
• Manage calendars, appointments, and bring-forward systems
• Handle file opening and closing procedures
• Coordinate discoveries, hearings, and trial dates
• Maintain deadlines, including limitation periods
• Perform document editing, formatting, and database management
• Manage incoming/outgoing mail and high-volume correspondence
• Assist with time entry and billing
• Support overall administrative and operational needs of the practice

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of experience as a Legal Administrative Assistant
• Litigation experience required
• Legal Administrative Assistant Certificate preferred
• Strong technical skills (MS Office, case management, billing systems)
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package
• RRSP matching program
• Fitness and wellness benefits
• Education/tuition support
• Firm events and professional development opportunities