Senior Litigation Paralegal

BC Legal Management Association; 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, a fast-paced Vancouver litigation firm, seeks a senior paralegal with a warm, proactive attitude. Based in Vancouver, this in-office role offers a hybrid schedule and benefits.

You will draft pleadings, support court hearings, and manage files through all stages of litigation, ensuring deadlines are met. Ideal candidates hold a paralegal certificate/diploma with 5+ years in commercial litigation, excellent organization, and strong time-management skills.

Qualifications

• Paralegal certificate/diploma required.
• Minimum 5 years in commercial litigation as a paralegal.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft correspondence, pleadings and legal documents.
• Assist lawyers with court hearings and trials preparation.
• Manage files through all stages and meet deadlines.
• 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 court calendar and the file tracking system.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Paralegal certificate/diploma

Tools

Everlaw

Job description

Yan Muirhead LLP

Published

September 24, 2026

Location

1100-736 Granville Street, Vancouver, Canada

Category

Paralegal

Job Type

Full-time

Minimum

75000

Maximum

95000

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