Litigation Legal Assistant

BC Legal Management Association; White Rock; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established law firm in White Rock is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant with at least 5 years of experience in litigation. The role involves managing correspondence, drafting legal documents, and assisting lawyers in court preparations. The firm offers a supportive work environment and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in litigation.
• Comprehensive understanding of BC Supreme Court Civil Rules.

Responsibilities

• Review incoming correspondence and draft responses.
• Draft pleadings and file court documents.
• Assist lawyer in preparing for court.

Skills

Civil Litigation Rules

Customer Service

Organization

Time Management

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

English Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Esilaw

Job description

Cleveland Doan LLP, an established law firm in the White Rock/South Surrey community for over 20 years, has an immediate opening for a Litigation Legal Assistant. This is a full-time position with benefits. The candidate must have a minimum of 5 years experience in litigation, preferably in a broad range of litigation areas, and have a comprehensive understanding of the BC Supreme Court Civil Rules. We have an excellent working environment with great opportunities and will support attendance at future CLE courses.

Standard Responsibilities Include

• Review incoming correspondence and draft responses
• Posting daily timesheets and preparing invoices in Esilaw
• Maintaining an efficient file management and bring forward system
• Meeting deadlines and limitation dates
• Scheduling client appointments, examinations for discovery and other appointments,
• Drafting pleadings, correspondence and related documents, and filing court documents
• Assisting lawyer in preparing for court
• Providing overflow assistance and various general administrative duties as required

Mandatory Qualifications

• Proficient knowledge of civil litigation rules and procedures
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook, Excel)
• Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and solve problems in a fast paced environment
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collegial team
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Extraordinary customer service, provided in a professional, mature and courteous manner
• Highly dependable and adaptable with a great work ethic
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills

* Interested candidates may email resumes with cover letter and reference letters to: [e-mail]. Although we thank all applicants for their interest in Cleveland Doan LLP, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.