Senior Litigation Paralegal

BC Legal Management Association; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-paced litigation law firm in Vancouver is expanding and seeking a senior paralegal. The ideal candidate will be warm, approachable, and have a proactive attitude towards supporting lawyers and managing legal documents. This in-office role offers a blend of professional development and a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Work from home 1 day a week

Benefits

3 weeks holiday

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years as a commercial litigation paralegal.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently with strong time management.

Responsibilities

• Drafting correspondence, pleadings, and legal documents.
• Assisting lawyers with court hearings and trials.
• Managing files and court filings for various court levels.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Paralegal certificate

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
• 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:

• Work from home 1 day a week
• Benefits
• 3 weeks holiday

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

Application Process:
Interested candidates are invited to send their resume to [e-mail] and a short message on why they’d be a great fit. We thank all applicants, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.