Litigation Legal Assistant

Mathews Dinsdale & Clark LLP; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative work environment

Exposure to complex labour &employment

Opportunities for growth

Job summary

Mathews Dinsdale & Clark LLP in Vancouver seeks an experienced Legal Assistant to support senior partners in a fast-paced Labour & Employment practice. The role focuses on arbitration, court filings, and calendar management.

Candidates should have 4+ years of litigation or labour/employment experience, strong BC court knowledge, and proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with Acumin and DMS is a plus.

Qualifications

• 4+ years as Legal Assistant in litigation and/or labour and employment law.
• Experience with BC Labour Relations Board and Human Rights Tribunal is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of BC court processes and litigation procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Familiarity with Acumin and DMS is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support multiple lawyers in labour and employment practice, including arbitrations and filings before BC courts and tribunals.
• Prepare, draft, and transcribe correspondence and legal documents.
• Manage pleadings, court documents, and filing deadlines.
• Coordinate meetings and maintain lawyers’ calendars.
• Organize and maintain client files (electronic and physical).
• Handle client communications and general administrative duties.
• Enter daily time entries and assist with monthly client accounts and disbursements.
• Monitor deadlines and ensure follow-ups to maintain client service standards.
• Perform additional administrative tasks as required.

Skills

Litigation experience

Communication skills

Organization

Time management

Independent work

Tools

Microsoft Office

Acumin

Document Management System (DMS)

Job description

A highly regarded national boutique law firm specializing in Labour & Employment law is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support senior partners in our Vancouver office. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and fast-paced practice.

Preference will be given to candidates with experience in labour and employment law, civil litigation, or commercial litigation.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide support to multiple lawyers in a management‑side labour and employment practice, including arbitrations, matters before the BC Labour Relations Board, Human Rights Tribunal proceedings, and litigation files
• Prepare, draft, and transcribe correspondence and legal documents
• Manage pleadings, court documents, and filing deadlines, with knowledge of BC court procedures
• Coordinate meetings, schedule appointments, and maintain lawyers’ calendars
• Organize and maintain client files (electronic and physical)
• Handle client communications and general administrative duties
• Enter daily time entries and assist with preparation of monthly client accounts and disbursements
• Monitor deadlines, ensure appropriate follow‑ups, and help maintain high standards of client service
• Perform additional administrative tasks as required

Qualifications

• Minimum 4+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant in litigation and/or labour and employment law
• Experience with British Columbia Labour Relations Board and Human Rights Tribunal matters is an asset
• Strong knowledge of BC court processes and litigation procedures
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional organizational, time and practice management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive, resourceful approach
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively within a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Experience preparing and managing client accounts
• Familiarity with Acumin and document management systems (DMS) is an asset

What We Offer

• A collaborative and professional work environment
• Exposure to complex and engaging labour and employment matters
• The opportunity to work closely with senior partners in a respected national boutique firm