Legal Assistant - Litigation

clarkwilsonllp; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

RRSP matching

Parental leave top-up

Wellness Spending Account

Long service bonuses

Vacation + personal days

Team socials

Training resources

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Clark Wilson LLP in British Columbia seeks a Legal Assistant with litigation experience for a full-time, on-site position. You will support lawyers and clients, manage calendars, court filings, and document preparation in a busy litigation practice.

The ideal candidate has at least one year of experience, an accredited legal assistant background, and strong skills in Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe, and BC Online.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited legal assistant program or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 1 year as a legal assistant with litigation support.
• Familiar with litigation procedures, filings, and deadlines.
• Strong MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe, and BC Online skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Set court dates and communicate with court registries.
• Arrange court filings and assist with applications and other litigation-related procedures.
• Prepare, draft, edit, and format legal documents.
• Coordinate service and filing of court documents within deadlines.
• Maintain efficient file management and bring-forward systems.
• Manage calendars and assist lawyers with day-to-day tasks.
• Monitor litigation deadlines and key dates.
• Liaise with staff, clients, courts, and external parties.
• Perform general administrative duties as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Client service orientation

Education

Accredited legal assistant program or equivalent

Minimum 1 year experience in litigation support

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Adobe

BC Online

Job description

Who We Are

Clark Wilson LLP is a leading, innovative law firm in British Columbia. For over 100 years, we’ve proudly advised clients on a comprehensive range of legal issues, and with over 200 professionals serving some of the most recognizable brands in the world, we’ve built a culture of collaboration, inclusivity, and excellence.

As leaders in our markets, we continue to grow by fostering strong relationships, delivering exceptional service, and empowering our people to succeed. We are consistently recognized for our professional achievements, and we take pride in creating a workplace where people enjoy coming to work every day.

How You’ll Help Us Better Service Our Clients

We are seeking a Legal Assistant with litigation experience to join our team. This is a full-time, fully on-site, permanent position—ideal for someone who is organized, proactive, and looking to continue building their career in a collaborative and fast-paced litigation practice.

What You’ll Be Doing

You are detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable supporting a busy litigation practice. You enjoy contributing to high-quality work while providing outstanding support to lawyers, clients, and colleagues. This role is 100% on site.

Daily responsibilities and tasks include, but are not limited to:

• setting court dates and communicating with court registries;
• arranging court filings and assisting with applications and other litigation-related procedures;
• preparing, drafting, editing, and formatting correspondence, court pleadings, and other legal documents;
• coordinating service and filing of court documents in accordance with applicable deadlines and procedures;
• maintaining efficient file management and bring-forward systems;
• maintaining calendars, managing email, and assisting lawyers with the day-to-day management of their practices;
• monitoring and coordinating litigation deadlines, court dates, discoveries, mediations, and other key dates;
• liaising with legal assistants, paralegals, lawyers, clients, courts, and other external parties regarding file progress; and
• performing general administrative duties as required

We recognize that experience can come in different forms. If this opportunity interests you but you don’t meet every qualification, we still encourage you to apply.

How You’ll Be a Great Fit for This Role

We’re looking for someone who brings both skills and mindset:

• graduate of an accredited legal assistant program or equivalent relevant experience;
• a minimum of 1 year of experience as a legal assistant, with experience supporting a litigation practice;
• familiarity with litigation procedures, court filings, and applicable court rules and deadlines;
• strong technical skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe, and BC Online;
• excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• excellent organizational skills and attention to detail;
• the ability to prioritize a high volume of tasks and competing deadlines;
• a client-centered approach with a commitment to providing outstanding service;
• the ability to follow instructions and work effectively within strict deadlines;
• a proactive and collaborative approach to supporting lawyers and colleagues;
• dedicated to providing service beyond expectation; and
• the ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and confidentiality and adapt to changing demands.

The Exciting Extras

In addition to a competitive salary of $55,000 – $75,000, we provide a comprehensive benefits package to help you thrive at work and at home:

• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, prescriptions, paramedical services, life insurance, and overseas emergency medical care.
• Retirement Planning: RRSP matching program.
• Pregnancy & Parental Leave: Top-up benefits to 100% of salary for a portion of your leave.
• Health & Wellness Spending Account: Flexible coverage for what matters most to you—whether that’s fitness classes, an exercise bike, or your pet’s vet bills.
• Recognition: Long service bonuses and celebrations.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous vacation, bonus days, five personal days, plus a paid day off on your work anniversary.
• Community & Culture: Weekly socials, team-building events, employee appreciation week, and opportunities to give back through firm-led initiatives.
• Professional Growth: Training and resources to support your personal and career development.
• Referral Program: Generous bonuses for successful employee referrals.

Clark Wilson LLP is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Diversity, inclusion, and respect are fundamental to our culture—we don’t just celebrate them, we rely on them to drive innovation, foster belonging, and grow together.

To learn more about what it’s like to work at Clark Wilson, visit our Careers Page.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.