Litigation Legal Assistant – Bankruptcy & Insolvency

Arlyn Recruiting; Vancouver; Presencial; CAD 55.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Our client, a well-established Vancouver law firm, seeks an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to support a busy Bankruptcy & Insolvency practice.

The role entails drafting and formatting pleadings, filing documents with BC courts, managing lawyer calendars, hearings, and exhibits, plus billing and file maintenance.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of BC litigation experience, a recognized Legal Administrative Assistant program, and strong knowledge of BC Supreme Court Civil Rules.

Formación

• 5+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant in a BC litigation practice.
• Completion of a recognized Legal Administrative Assistant program or equivalent.
• Experience in Bankruptcy & Insolvency is strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of BC Supreme Court Civil Rules and procedures.
• Excellent organizational and deadline management skills.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Outlook, Excel, and legal DMS.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; client-focused and discreet.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.

Responsabilidades

• Draft, edit, and format legal documents and pleadings.
• File documents with courts according to BC procedures.
• Assist with hearing and trial preparation, including organizing exhibits and briefs.
• Open, maintain, and close electronic and physical files.
• Coordinate calendars, meetings, hearings, and deadlines.
• Assist with billing and accounts follow-up.
• Maintain digital filing systems and accessible documents.
• Provide general litigation team support.

Conocimientos

Organizational skills

Proofreading

Written and verbal communication

Independent work

Client-focused

Team collaboration

MS Word

Outlook

Excel

Legal document management systems

Educación

Legal Administrative Assistant program

Herramientas

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Legal document management systems

Descripción del empleo

Our client, a well-established and highly regarded full-service law firm, is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to join its Vancouver office and support a busy Bankruptcy & Insolvency practice.

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and detail-oriented legal professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced litigation environment and takes pride in providing high-quality support to lawyers and clients.

The Role

The successful candidate will provide comprehensive administrative and legal support to lawyers within the firm's Bankruptcy & Insolvency group. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, proactive, and comfortable managing competing priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, edit, proofread, and format legal correspondence, pleadings, affidavits, court forms, and other legal documents.
• Prepare and file documents with the courts in accordance with applicable BC procedures and deadlines.
• Assist with hearing and trial preparation, including organizing exhibits, materials, and litigation briefs.
• Open, maintain, and close electronic and physical files in accordance with firm procedures.
• Coordinate lawyer calendars, meetings, hearings, and appointments while monitoring important deadlines.
• Assist with billing, accounts follow-up, and other administrative functions as required.
• Maintain organized and accurate digital filing systems and ensure documents are appropriately managed and accessible.
• Provide general administrative and practice support to the litigation team as needed.

Qualifications & Experience

• Completion of a recognized Legal Administrative Assistant program or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant in a BC litigation practice.
• Previous experience in Bankruptcy & Insolvency is strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of BC Supreme Court Civil Rules, court procedures, and litigation processes.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple files, priorities, and deadlines.
• Strong proofreading, spelling, grammar, and document formatting skills.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and legal document management systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative team environment.
• Professional, client-focused approach with a high degree of discretion and attention to detail.

Our client offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, along with the opportunity to join an established and professional legal team.