Legal Assistant – Labour & Employment Law

BC Legal Management Association; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative environment

Exposure to complex matters

Opportunity to work with senior legal.

Job summary

BC Legal Management Association in Vancouver seeks an experienced Legal Assistant to support senior partners in a busy labour and employment practice. Preference for candidates with labour and employment or civil/commercial litigation experience.

You will assist with arbitrations, court filings, client accounts, and calendar management while maintaining high levels of client service in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant in litigation and/or labour and employment law.
• Experience with British Columbia Labour Relations Board and Human Rights Tribunal matters is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of BC court processes and litigation procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational, time and practice management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Proactive and resourceful, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Experience preparing and managing client accounts.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to multiple lawyers in a management-side labour and employment practice, including arbitrations, matters before the BC Labour Relations Board, Human Rights Tribunal proceedings, and litigation files
• Prepare, draft, and transcribe correspondence and legal documents
• Manage pleadings, court documents, and filing deadlines, with knowledge of BC court procedures
• Coordinate meetings, schedule appointments, and maintain lawyers’ calendars
• Organize and maintain client files (electronic and physical)
• Handle client communications and general administrative duties
• Enter daily time entries and assist with preparation of monthly client accounts and disbursements
• Monitor deadlines, ensure appropriate follow-ups, and help maintain high standards of client service
• Perform additional administrative tasks as required

Skills

Legal administration

Time management

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Acumin

Document Management Systems

Job description

A highly regarded national boutique law firm specializing in Labour & Employment law is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support senior partners in our Vancouver office. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and fast-paced practice.Preference will be given to candidates with experience in labour and employment law, civil litigation, or commercial litigation.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide support to multiple lawyers in a management-side labour and employment practice, including arbitrations, matters before the BC Labour Relations Board, Human Rights Tribunal proceedings, and litigation files
• Prepare, draft, and transcribe correspondence and legal documents
• Manage pleadings, court documents, and filing deadlines, with knowledge of BC court procedures
• Coordinate meetings, schedule appointments, and maintain lawyers’ calendar s
• Organize and maintain client files (electronic and physical)
• Handle client communications and general administrative duties
• Enter daily time entries and assist with preparation of monthly client accounts and disbursements
• Monitor deadlines, ensure appropriate follow-ups, and help maintain high standards of client service
• Perform additional administrative tasks as required

Qualifications

• Minimum 4+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant in litigation and/or labour and employment law
• Experience with British Columbia Labour Relations Board and Human Rights Tribunal matters is an asset
• Strong knowledge of BC court processes and litigation procedures
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional organizational, time and practice management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive, resourceful approach
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively within a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Experience preparing and managing client accounts
• Familiarity with Acumin and document management systems (DMS) is an asset

What We Offer

• A collaborative and professional work environment
• Exposure to complex and engaging labour and employment matters
• The opportunity to work closely with senior partners in a respected national boutique firm

If you are a highly organized and motivated Legal Assistant looking to advance your career in a well-established labour and employment practice, we encourage you to apply.