Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant - Commercial
$58,000–$72,000 year
Hybrid · Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Job Summary
Provide full administrative support to a busy litigation team in a boutique commercial law firm. Responsibilities include typing, scanning, filing, and file management; handling incoming client communications; opening/closing legal files; preparing and filing court forms and pleadings; drafting routine correspondence; scheduling applications, chambers, discoveries, mediations, trials, and meetings; liaising with counsel and external parties; preparing lists of documents; maintaining bring-forward systems and tracking litigation deadlines; conducting searches (Court Services Online, BC Online, Land Title Office); assembling court records and binders for hearings; assisting with trial preparation and lengthy applications; preparing accounts, tracking receivables, and following up on payments; preparing trust and accounting-related documents. Qualifications emphasize knowledge of BC court procedures, strong organizational and communication skills, proficiency with Office 365, and familiarity with PC Law, NetDocuments, and iPro Eclipse as assets.
Required Qualifications
- Strong knowledge of BC court procedures, forms, and litigation processes
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- High attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate work
- Resourceful, proactive, and able to work independently
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Word and Excel required)
- Experience with PC Law, NetDocuments, and iPro Eclipse is an asset
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with minimal supervision
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