Legal Assistant

Miles Employment Group; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional law firm in downtown Vancouver is seeking a dedicated Legal Assistant for a temporary 2-month contract. The role requires strong organizational and communication skills to support senior lawyers, manage case files, and assist with legal documentation. Candidates with at least one year of experience and a Legal Assistant Certificate are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-year recent experience as a legal assistant.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite and PC Law.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to senior lawyers.
• Prepare, proofread, and edit legal documents.
• Assist with case management and legal research.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Legal Terminology Familiarity

Education

Legal Assistant Certificate

Tools

MS Office Suite

PC Law

Job description

Professional downtown Vancouver law firm is seeking a dedicated Legal Assistant to join their team on a temporary basis for a minimum 2-month contract. If you're an experienced LA, organized, detail-oriented, and thrive in a supportive role, we’d love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support to senior lawyers, including managing schedules, correspondence, and filing legal documents
• Prepare, proofread, and edit legal documents and correspondence
• Assist with case management, including organizing and maintaining case files
• Coordinate communication between clients, courts, and other stakeholders
• Perform legal research as needed
• Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism

Qualifications:

• Minimum 1 yearrecent work experience experience as a legal assistant
• Legal Assistant Certificate an asset
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and PC Law
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with legal terminology and procedures required
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Ability to deliver to tight deadlines
• Able to start immediately

To apply, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and availability today.

We look forward to reviewing your application!