Legal Assistant - Litigation

BC Legal Management Association; Vancouver; Hybride; CAD 55 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP in Vancouver seeks a Legal Assistant to support litigation teams with filing, document preparation, and billing processes.

The role requires a Legal Assistant program, at least two years' experience in Commercial Litigation, and familiarity with court rules.

Candidates will join a hybrid workplace with opportunities to grow in a leading Canadian firm.

Qualifications

• The position requires completion of a Legal Assistant program and a minimum of two years’ experience in Commercial Litigation.
• Experience with Insolvency & Restructuring is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with Supreme Court Civil Rules and BC procedures is an asset.

Responsabilités

• Manages time, resources, workflow and deadlines of legal professionals including filing and organizing materials.
• Prepares and assists in compiling court documents such as affidavits and records.
• Maintains bring forward systems to meet litigation deadlines and coordinates with court registries.
• Interacts with clients and handles billing review, pre-bills, and inquiries.
• Provides clerical support including travel arrangements, meetings, and research as required.

Connaissances

Advanced Excel

Word processing

Adobe

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Formation

Legal Assistant program

Two years’ experience in Commercial Litigation

Outils

Aderant software

Description du poste

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP is one of Canada’s leading business law firms. Advising many of Canada’s corporate leaders, as well as U.S. and international parties with extensive interest in Canada, our more than 1,300 firm members are based in offices in Toronto, Montréal, Ottawa, Vancouver, Calgary and New York.

• www.osler.com

Published: November 11, 2026

Location: Vancouver, Canada

Category: Legal Assistant

Job Type: Full-time

Minimum: 55000

Maximum: 70000

Description

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP is one of Canada’s leading business law firms. Advising many of Canada’s corporate leaders, as well as U.S. and international parties with extensive interest in Canada, our more than 1,300 firm members are based in offices in Toronto, Montréal, Ottawa, Vancouver, Calgary and New York.

Osler prides itself on attracting and maintaining some of the brightest talent in the legal arena. Our lawyers, students, management and staff have created a unique firm culture which nurtures mentoring and the exchange of ideas. Osler is a dynamic and exciting place to begin a career or carve out a new path.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Manages time, resources, workflow and deadlines of legal professionals which involves maintaining a filing system for all documents, compiling and organizing materials required for legal professional’s work-in-progress, opening up new files, etc.
• Prepares and assists in compiling all court documents including affidavits, application records, books of authority, etc.
• Maintains and organizes a detailed bring forward systems to ensure crucial litigation and insolvency and restructuring deadlines are met.
• Coordinates with court registries to resolve inquiries from counsel as they arise.
• Interacts with clients, responds to and appropriately escalates client inquiries.
• Performs client account administration which involves ensuring that dockets are submitted, reviewing and editing e-prebills, preparing invoices for review by legal professionals, verifying fees and disbursements, preparing write-offs and addressing client inquiries regarding billing.
• Receives, researches, prepares and follow up on audit inquiries.
• Handles confidential materials and documents.
• Provides clerical and administrative support such as filing, answering the telephone, making travel arrangements, scheduling meetings, performing research as required, photocopying and binding materials, etc.

Education And Experience

• The position requires the completion of a Legal Assistant program.
• A minimum of two years’ experience in Commercial Litigation.
• Previous experience with Insolvency & Restructuring is strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of Supreme Court Civil Rules, BC Reg 168/2009 procedures and insolvency and restructuring terminology considered an asset.
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Knowledge And Skills

• Proficiency with computers including advanced Excel, Word and Adobe skills. Experience with Aderant software would be an asset.
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written), focused listening, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Superior organizational skill and ability to anticipate and plan ahead.
• Sound judgement and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as thrive in a team-based environment collaborating with local team members and colleagues from other offices.
• Attention to detail, organized and time management skills along with the ability to balance daily work.
• Ability to handle pressure and remain calm when dealing with deadlines and large volumes of work.
• Positive attitude, patience, resilience and a sense of humour.

Reports

• Direct: Manager, Human Resources

Compensation

Thetypical hiring salary range for this position is $55,000 - $70,000 annually; the base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, internal and market equity.

Accessibility and Accommodation

We thank all applicants for their interest in Osler; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. Osler is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, and we welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and people with diverse backgrounds, identities, and cultures. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates in all phases of the selection process. For the safety of firm members and visitors, Osler is committed to complying with the recommendations of public health authorities, including with respect to adopting mandatory vaccination policies. Employment at Osler is therefore conditional on complying with any vaccination policies that Osler may adopt from time to time in response to the recommendations of public health authorities. We are currently working in a hybrid work arrangement, which includes a requirement to work primarily in the office and flexibility to work remotely up to 1 day per week depending on business needs.

Background and Reference Checks

Please note that any offer of employment will be conditional upon background and reference checks, including a criminal record check, credit check, and employment and educational verifications.