Litigation LAA

Remote People Ltd.; Vancouver; Remote; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A Vancouver litigation practice is seeking an experienced Legal Administrative Assistant to support its litigation lawyers with a busy and varied caseload.

The role involves preparing pleadings and related documents, managing deadlines, coordinating examinations for discovery, mediations and trial preparation, liaising with courts and clients, and providing general administrative support to assigned lawyers.

Qualifications

• Legal Administrative Assistant certificate or equivalent experience.
• Intermediate-level litigation support experience.
• Strong knowledge of BC court rules and civil procedure.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Professional, discreet, and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, format, and file pleadings, affidavits, and other litigation documents
• Manage litigation deadlines, court filing procedures, and document production
• Coordinate examinations for discovery, mediations, and trial preparation logistics
• Liaise with courts, opposing counsel, and clients
• Provide general administrative support to assigned lawyers

Skills

Organizational skills

Discretion

Attention to detail

Education

Legal Administrative Assistant certificate

Job description

Legal Administrative Assistant – Litigation

Location: Vancouver, BC
Practice Area: Litigation
Experience: Intermediate
Compensation: $70,000 – $85,000

This is a confidential search — the identity of the hiring organization is disclosed to shortlisted candidates.

About the Opportunity
A Vancouver litigation practice is seeking an experienced Legal Administrative Assistant to support its litigation lawyers with a busy and varied caseload.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, format, and file pleadings, affidavits, and other litigation documents

• Manage litigation deadlines, court filing procedures, and document production

• Coordinate examinations for discovery, mediations, and trial preparation logistics

• Liaise with courts, opposing counsel, and clients

• Provide general administrative support to assigned lawyers

Qualifications

• Legal Administrative Assistant certificate or equivalent experience

• Intermediate-level litigation support experience

• Strong knowledge of BC court rules and civil procedure

• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage competing deadlines

• Professional, discreet, and detail-oriented