Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant

Our client is a well established, full service mid-sized law firm in Richmond, BC with more than 40 years of experience. The firm has built a strong reputation through its focus on long term client relationships, collaboration, and a supportive team environment.

With a diverse group of lawyers and staff across multiple practice areas, the firm offers the resources and depth of a larger organization while maintaining a collaborative and people focused culture.

Our client is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to join their team and provide support to lawyers across several practice areas, including commercial litigation, personal injury, and employment law.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Legal Administrative Assistant looking to continue developing their skills within an established and supportive law firm. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing files, coordinating deadlines, preparing legal documentation, and providing day to day administrative and litigation support.

Key Responsibilities:

Draft, revise, and format court documents, correspondence, and other file related materials.
Prepare chambers records, application materials, and trial preparation binders.
Coordinate the filing and service of pleadings through the appropriate courts.
Schedule and coordinate hearings, examinations for discovery, and other court related proceedings.
Maintain an effective bring forward system and monitor key deadlines.
Manage lawyer calendars, meetings, hearings, and travel arrangements.
Conduct conflict searches and assist with client intake.
Prepare and manage client billing, invoicing, accounts receivable, and expense tracking.
Open, maintain, and close files in accordance with firm procedures.
Provide additional administrative and litigation support to the broader legal team as required.

• $50,000 to $65,000 annual salary, depending on experience.
• Comprehensive group benefits package, including extended health, dental, travel, and life insurance.
• Paid vacation, sick days, and personal days.
• Group retirement savings matching plan.
• Education and professional development benefits.
• Discretionary bonus.

• 2+ years of experience as a Legal Administrative Assistant, ideally within litigation and/or labour and employment.
• Completion of an accredited Legal Administrative Assistant program.
• Strong understanding of BC court procedures and legal document management.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and proofreading abilities.
• Ability to proactively follow up on files, deadlines, and outstanding items with minimal supervision.
• Experience with Unity Accounting and NetDocuments is considered an asset.