Senior Litigation Paralegal

BCLMA; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Benefits

3 weeks holiday

Job summary

Yan Muirhead LLP in Vancouver, BC, is seeking a senior paralegal to join our fast-paced litigation team. We mix professionalism with a warm, welcoming atmosphere and value a positive attitude.

You will draft pleadings and legal documents, assist with hearings and trials, manage files through all stages, and handle court filings across Small Claims, Supreme Court, and Court of Appeal. Everlaw experience is a plus. Hybrid in-office role with benefits and 3 weeks holiday.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years as a commercial litigation paralegal.
• Paralegal certificate/diploma is required.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills; able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Drafting correspondence, pleadings, and legal documents.
• Assist lawyers with preparation for court hearings and trials.
• Manage files through all stages and ensure deadlines are met.
• Assist with court filings in Small Claims, Supreme Court, and Court of Appeal.
• Prepare LTSA forms and filings with the LTO.
• Review documents for production and use Everlaw for document lists.
• Maintain the court calendar and the filing system.
• Take on additional tasks as they arise.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Independent work

Education

Paralegal certificate/diploma

Tools

Everlaw

Job description

Yan Muirhead LLP is a fast-paced litigation law firm, based in Vancouver, BC and we are looking to expand! We are a small team where we mix professionalism with a fun and welcoming atmosphere. We’re looking for a senior paralegal that is warm, approachable and has a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Drafting correspondence, pleadings, and legal documents
• Assisting the lawyers with preparation for court hearings and trials
• Managing files throughout all stages of the legal process and ensuring all deadlines are met
• Assisting with court filings in Small Claims, Supreme Court, and Court of Appeal
• Preparing LTSA forms and completing filings with the LTO
• Reviewing documents for production, and using our e-discovery software, Everlaw for preparing lists of documents
• Maintaining the court calendar and the b/f system
• Additional tasks as they arise

Qualifications

• Paralegal certificate/diploma
• Minimum of 5 years of working as a commercial litigation paralegal
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Time management skills and the ability to work independently

Location

This is an in-office position based in Vancouver, British Columbia

Perks

• Hybrid work schedule
• Benefits
• 3 weeks holiday

Salary: $75,000 - $95,000 – Commensurate with experience