Legal Assistant (Litigation)

McCarthy Tétrault LLP; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Vancouver is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to provide comprehensive legal document support and administrative assistance. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of litigation experience and strong organizational skills. This role offers a competitive salary, outstanding benefits, and opportunities for professional growth in an inclusive environment.

Benefits

Outstanding benefits from day one

Competitive salary

Paid overtime

Generous time off

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of litigation legal assistant experience.
• Knowledge of legal terminology, court rules and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, editing, and formatting legal documents.
• Assisting lawyers with hearings, trials, and court pleadings.
• Managing files and maintaining an organized filing system.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Multitasking

Discretion

Education

Legal Assistant Diploma

Job description

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We are recruiting for a Litigation Legal Assistant to join our team in our Vancouver office. The successful candidate must have a minimum of 3 years of experience as a Litigation Legal Assistant, and will be responsible for providing legal document support, file management, and general administrative support.

Salary range (Vancouver Only): $62,000 - $75,000 annually. The offered salary may vary based on the candidate’s job-specific knowledge, skills, and experience.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Documents: Preparing, editing, formatting, printing, scanning and revising correspondence, litigation documents, reports, forms, labels and other printed material. Coordinating tasks with resource groups, proofreading documents.
2. Litigation: Assisting lawyers with hearings and trials, court pleadings, preparing arbitration materials, coordinating court proceedings, monitoring evidence gathering.
3. File and Time Management: Managing files, maintaining an organized filing system, managing key dates, updating calendars.
4. Lawyer / Client Support: Coordinating travel, meetings, managing calendars.
5. Mail, Fax and Phone Reception: Handling communications, screening calls, routing inquiries.
6. Financial and Administrative Functions: Assisting with billing, client/matter openings, supporting other administrative tasks.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Legal Assistant Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of litigation legal assistant experience.
• Knowledge of legal terminology, court rules and procedures.
• Strong attention to detail, word processing, proofreading skills.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills, ability to work under pressure.
• Discretion and confidentiality.
• Flexibility to work overtime occasionally.

Benefits:

• Outstanding benefits from day one, including insurance, wellness, and technology reimbursements.
• Competitive salary, paid overtime, generous time off, and professional growth opportunities.
• Inclusive and collaborative culture committed to diversity and community involvement.

We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted. McCarthy Tétrault is an equal opportunity employer that fosters an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. Please notify us if you require accommodation during the recruitment process.