Legal Administrative Assistant Labour & Employment (Litigation)

Location: Vancouver BC
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Salary: $55000$75000

Our client a highly regarded and established Vancouver law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join its Employment & Labour practice with a particular focus on litigation and dispute-related matters.

This is an excellent opportunity for a strong litigation Legal Assistant who enjoys managing busy files working closely with lawyers and being part of a collaborative and professional team.

The successful candidate will provide comprehensive legal and administrative support to lawyers handling a variety of employment and labour litigation matters. You will play an important role in managing files and deadlines preparing court materials coordinating litigation processes and ensuring matters move forward efficiently.

• Provide legal administrative support on employment and labour litigation matters.
• Open organize maintain and close client and matter files.
• Maintain bring-forward systems and track limitation dates court deadlines discoveries mediations hearings and other key dates.
• Draft revise format and proofread correspondence pleadings affidavits court forms applications and other legal documents.
• File and serve court documents in accordance with applicable procedures and deadlines.
• Prepare and organize materials for discoveries mediations arbitrations hearings and trials.
• Assist with document briefs books of authorities affidavits of documents and other litigation materials.
• Coordinate with court registries process servers opposing counsel clients experts and other parties.
• Manage lawyer calendars appointments meetings and court appearances.
• Assist with monthly billing prebills time entry expenses cheque requisitions and general practice administration.
• Anticipate upcoming file requirements and proactively follow up on outstanding matters.

• Graduate of an accredited Legal Administrative Assistant program or equivalent relevant experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Legal Administrative Assistant ideally with litigation experience.
• Experience supporting employment and labour matters is an asset.
• Familiarity with the BC Supreme Court Civil Rules court filing and service procedures.
• Strong technical skills including Microsoft Word Excel Outlook Adobe and BC Online.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage a high volume of work competing priorities and strict deadlines.
• Professional client-focused approach with sound judgment and discretion.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced legal environment.

The expected salary range is $55000$75000 depending on experience and qualifications.

The firm also offers a comprehensive benefits and wellness package generous vacation and personal days professional development opportunities parental leave support and a collaborative workplace culture with regular team and social initiatives.

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Required Experience:

Junior IC