Legal Assistant – Construction Litigation

David Aplin Recruiting; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Canada seeks a Legal Administrative Assistant with experience in construction litigation to join a reputable national law firm in Downtown Vancouver. The successful candidate will support a high-performing legal team, manage workflows, and coordinate client communications. Required qualifications include a Legal Administrative Assistant Certificate and 3-5 years of relevant experience. This role offers competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid vacation and personal days

Professional development and training opportunities

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience as a Legal Administrative Assistant.
• Strong understanding of Civil Litigation, including court filing.
• Typing speed of approximately 60 wpm.

Responsibilities

• Support lawyers with document production and file management.
• Coordinate documentation and manage client communications.
• Maintain exceptional service standards.

Skills

Legal Administrative Assistant Certificate

Experience in Construction Litigation

Advanced proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint

Excellent communication and organizational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Legal Administrative Assistant Certificate

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

iManage

PrimaFact

Job description

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We are seeking an experienced Legal Administrative Assistant with a strong background in litigation, ideally construction litigation, to join a highly reputable and well-established national law firm in Downtown Vancouver. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented and proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering exceptional client service. If you’re looking to grow your career alongside a collaborative, high-performing legal team, this position offers meaningful responsibilities, strong support, and excellent opportunities for long-term development.

About Our Client
Our client is one of Canada’s leading national law firms, recognized for innovation, collaboration, and a strong commitment to client service. With a large team spanning the country, the firm is known for its deep expertise across multiple practice areas and a culture anchored in respect, diversity and inclusion, community involvement, and continuous professional growth. Their Vancouver office features a supportive and future-minded environment where talent development is a priority and employees are encouraged to grow their careers.

About The Opportunity
This role offers the chance to work closely with a highly respected Construction and Commercial Litigation team, supporting both complex files and day-to-day practice needs. The Legal Assistant will be integral in organizing workflows, coordinating documentation, managing client communications, and ensuring seamless execution of administrative tasks. Candidates who enjoy taking initiative, contributing to team success, and developing a strong understanding of client requirements will thrive here. This position also offers growth opportunities within a nationally recognized firm.

About The Position
The Legal Assistant will support lawyers within the Construction Litigation and Commercial Group, coordinating workflow across support services and ensuring timely completion of tasks such as document production, file management, and administrative work. Reporting to both assigned lawyers and the Team Leader, this role includes calendar management, meeting coordination, client communication, document review, billing support, and collaboration with other departments. The successful candidate will take an active interest in understanding client needs and maintaining exceptional service standards.

The Requirements
Must Haves

• Legal Administrative Assistant (LAA) Certificate
• Experience providing administrative support in Construction Litigation
• Willingness to work in-office full-time
• 3–5 years of experience as a Legal Administrative Assistant
• Strong understanding of Civil Litigation, including court filing and service procedures
• Advanced proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and research tools
• Typing speed of approximately 60 wpm
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• High attention to detail, initiative, and professionalism

Nice to Haves

• Knowledge of ACL, iManage, and PrimaFact
• Experience supporting commercial litigation teams
• Familiarity with CRM or client-management databases

Compensation

• Salary range of $50,000-$70,000, commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Paid vacation and personal days
• Professional development and training opportunitiesAccess to firm-wide resources, mentorship, and employee programs

At Aplin — together with our brands CompuStaff and Impact Recruitment — we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers.

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