Litigation and Solicitor’s Practice

BCLMA; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Hybrid work

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

BCLMA, a boutique Vancouver law firm, is seeking a dedicated Legal Assistant to support responsible lawyers and manage day-to-day administrative tasks.

The role involves client communications, file management, and ensuring timely progression of matters in a fast-paced environment with a focus on high-quality work.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized LAA program or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant, preferably with litigation experience.
• Proficient with MS Office and legal software platforms; knowledge with BC court rules is a plus.
• Strong communication, organization, and deadline-driven capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, draft, and format legal documents and correspondence.
• Manage lawyer calendars, deadlines, and BF systems.
• Open, organize, and close client files per firm procedures.
• Liaise with clients, opposing counsel, and vendors professionally.
• Handle billing, pre-bills, disbursements, and invoices.
• File court documents and perform public registry searches as required.

Skills

5+ years legal assistant experience

MS Office

Legal software

Legal terminology

Client service mindset

Organizational skills

Education

Legal Administrative Assistant program

Tools

Legal software platforms

Job description

About Us

Located in the West Side of Vancouver, we are a boutique law firm that specializes in various aspects of estate work: planning, administration and litigation. We are looking for a dedicated Legal Assistant to join our team

The Opportunity

We are seeking an organized, detail-oriented, and proactive Legal Assistant to join our growing team. In this role, you will work closely with the responsible lawyers on files, manage day-to-day administrative functions, handle client communications, and ensure our files move forward smoothly. This is a fantastic opportunity for a professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in high-quality work.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, draft, and format legal correspondence, pleadings, agreements, and other legal documents.
• Manage lawyer calendars, schedule appointments, track critical limitation dates, and maintain bring-forward (BF) systems.
• Open, maintain, organize, and close physical and electronic files in accordance with firm procedures.
• Liaise professionally with clients, opposing counsel, court registries, and third-party vendors.
• Manage billing processes, including preparing pre-bills, tracking disbursements, and processing invoices.
• Perform court filings (including e-filing via Court Services Online) and conduct public registry searches as required.

Qualifications & Skills

• Graduation from a recognized Legal Administrative Assistant (LAA) program, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant, preferably with litigation experience.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and legal software platforms (experience with is an asset).
• Strong understanding of BC Supreme Court Rules, court registry procedures, and legal terminology.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with a strong client-service mindset.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities, with a proven track record of meeting strict deadlines.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary ranging from (commensurate with experience).
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits package.
• Paid time off and firm holidays.
• Hybrid work flexibility
• Professional development opportunities and tuition reimbursement for relevant courses.