Real Property & Planning Legal Assistant – Hybrid

McCarthy Tétrault; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Outstanding benefits from day one

Wellness support and reimbursements

Overtime pay and extra time off (vol +

Professional development opportunities

Commitment to equity and inclusion

Job summary

McCarthy Tétrault seeks a Legal Assistant in Real Property and Planning to support lawyers in Vancouver. The role involves document preparation, calendar management, travel coordination and client support, with a hybrid work environment.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years' experience and a diploma/certificate in legal administration or related field. Salary ranges are indicated and vary by candidate knowledge and experience.

Qualifications

• Legal Assistant diploma or college certificate in office administration or Information & Communications Technologies or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a legal assistant in a professional services environment, Real Property & Planning experience a plus.
• In-depth knowledge of business and legal terminology.
• Strong proofreading, editing and word processing skills.
• Ability to manage calendars, travel and client-related activities with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, edit and format correspondence and large transaction documents and related materials.
• Open, maintain and retrieve client files; organize law and precedent files.
• Update lawyer calendars and coordinate travel arrangements and client meetings.

Skills

Attention to detail

Word processing

Time management

Multi-tasking

Discretion

Working under pressure

Education

Legal Assistant diploma or college certificate

Job description

McCarthy Tétrault seeks a Legal Assistant in Real Property and Planning to support lawyers in Vancouver. The role involves document preparation, calendar management, travel coordination and client support, with a hybrid work environment.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years' experience and a diploma/certificate in legal administration or related field. Salary ranges are indicated and vary by candidate knowledge and experience.