Litigation Legal Assistant — On‑Site in BC

Clark Wilson LLP.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

RRSP matching

Parental leave top-up

Wellness account

Long service bonuses

Generous vacation

Personal days

Paid anniversary day

Community events

Training resources

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Clark Wilson LLP is seeking a detail‑oriented Legal Assistant with litigation experience to join our Vancouver team. This full‑time, on‑site role supports lawyers, clients, and the office with accuracy and promptness.

You will manage court dates, filings, document drafting, and deadlines, while maintaining orderly files and calendars. The ideal candidate has 1+ year of litigation support, strong communication, and a client‑centered approach.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited legal assistant program or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 1 year of legal assistant experience with litigation support.
• Familiarity with litigation procedures, court filings, and deadlines.
• Strong technical skills: Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe, BC Online.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize high volume of tasks and deadlines.
• Client-centered approach with commitment to service.
• Follow instructions and work under strict deadlines.
• Proactive and collaborative approach to supporting lawyers.
• Dedicated to providing service beyond expectations.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Set court dates and communicate with court registries.
• Arrange court filings and assist with applications.
• Prepare, draft, edit, and format legal documents.
• Coordinate service and filing of court documents.
• Maintain efficient file management and bring-forward systems.
• Maintain calendars, manage email, and assist lawyers with daily tasks.
• Monitor litigation deadlines, court dates, discoveries, mediations, and other key dates.
• Liaise with assistants, paralegals, lawyers, clients, courts, and others regarding file progress.
• Perform general administrative duties as required.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Organizational skills

Client-focused service

Attention to detail

Time management

Discretion & confidentiality

Collaboration

Proactiveness

Education

Accredited legal assistant program or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Adobe

BC Online

Job description

Clark Wilson LLP is seeking a detail‑oriented Legal Assistant with litigation experience to join our Vancouver team. This full‑time, on‑site role supports lawyers, clients, and the office with accuracy and promptness.

You will manage court dates, filings, document drafting, and deadlines, while maintaining orderly files and calendars. The ideal candidate has 1+ year of litigation support, strong communication, and a client‑centered approach.