Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant

Strive Recruitment; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

STRIVE Recruitment is assisting a Vancouver-based law firm to hire a Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant. You will support a partner and paralegal, prepare documents, coordinate mediations and trials, and manage case files with billing oversight.

The role offers a competitive salary and a benefits package including health, dental and RRSP matching. Qualified candidates have a Legal Administrative Assistant program or equivalent, at least 3 years’ experience in litigation support, and

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Legal Administrative Assistant program or equivalent experience.
• At least 3 years of experience working as a Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Outlook; experience with Elite 3E is advantageous.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational abilities.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks while meeting deadlines.
• Clear and effective communication skills, both written and oral.
• Good understanding of litigation processes and legal procedures.
• Safeguarding client confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and transcribe legal documents, including general correspondence.
• Coordinate schedules for mediations, depositions, trials, and client appointments.
• Organize and manage case files, including maintaining binders and filing documents.
• Maintain an effective reminder and follow-up system for ongoing tasks.
• Handle both active and closed case files as needed.
• Prepare and monitor monthly and quarterly billing statements.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Accredited Legal Administrative Assistant program

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Elite 3E (advantageous)

Job description

Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant

$65-85k

Vancouver, BC

ABOUT US

STRIVE is a Vancouver based recruitment firm offering recruitment solutions in the specialist areas of Accounting & Finance, Corporate Administration and Operations & Manufacturing. We are passionate about recruitment at STRIVE and commit to offering an upfront, genuine and consultative approach to everything we do - which is a big reason as to why we have been successful. Our proactive recruitment approach allows us to uncover high calibre professionals for niche, specialized and what are often regarded as "hard to fill" roles. At the same time, our simple philosophy recognizes the need to fully understand every client and candidate's motivations, requirements and objectives.

THE ROLE

STRIVE Recruitment is working with a versatile legal firm who focuses in areas such as business, insurance, and personal litigation. Our client is a Canadian based firm and they are looking for a Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant for their location in Vancouver.

Being a part of the team as the Legal Administrative Assistant, you will be supporting a partner and paralegal. We are looking for someone who is able to work well by themselves and able to support and help the team when necessary. Working with this firm you will receive a competitive salary, with great benefits such as a benefits package which includes health and dental plan, matching RRSP program, and an employee assistance program!

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and transcribe legal documents, including general correspondence.
• Coordinate schedules for mediations, depositions, trials, and client appointments.
• Organize and manage case files, including maintaining binders and filing documents.
• Maintain an effective reminder and follow-up system for ongoing tasks.
• Handle both active and closed case files as needed.
• Prepare and monitor monthly and quarterly billing statements.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Completion of an accredited Legal Administrative Assistant program or equivalent experience.
• At least 3 years of experience working as a Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Outlook; experience with Elite 3E is advantageous.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational abilities.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks while meeting deadlines.
• Clear and effective communication skills, both written and oral.
• Good understanding of litigation processes and legal procedures.
• Strong commitment to safeguarding client confidentiality.

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