Administrative Assistant Banking and Debt Financing

Lawson Lundell LLP is a leading regional Canadian business law firm with offices in Vancouver Kelowna Calgary and Yellowknife. The firm is recognized and respected by its peers in legal and business publications and was recently named one of BCs Top Employers for 2025. Business in Vancouver also recognized Lawson Lundell LLP as the fastest growing law firm in Western Canada.

Lawson Lundell LLP is seeking an Administrative Assistant to join our Vancouver office. The successful candidate is an enthusiastic hardworking individual who would like to work in our Banking and Debt Financing practice area. Our Banking and Debt Financing group is widely recognized as a top performing practice group in Vancouver with an attractive variety of work and clients.

The Administrative Assistant will primarily be responsible for the support of the Paralegals in the group. This role would be a great opportunity for a Junior Legal Assistant. The regular working hours for this role are Monday Friday 8:30am 4:30pm.

Standard Responsibilities

• Land title and personal property searches
• Other public registry searches
• Completing document packages for review
• Printing photocopying and scanning
• Maintain BF system
• Filing opening and closing files
• Perform other duties as required

Qualifications

• Administrative office or secretarial training from an accredited institution former experience in a professional services environment or a combination of education and experience is required.
• A Legal Administrative Assistant certification from an accredited institution will be considered an asset.
• Detail oriented strong organizational skills and ability to multitask.
• Displays extraordinary customer service in a professional mature and courteous manner.
• Dependable and punctual team player.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Excellent spoken English and composition spelling grammar and editing skills.

Thetypical salary range for this position is $45000 $55000 annually; the base pay offered is based on location and may vary depending on jobrelated knowledge skills experience internal and market equity. In addition we offer a variety of benefits including:

• Health Benefits: extended health dental vision out of country life AD&D.
• Lifestyle Benefit: reimbursement for purchases from a preapproved list including memberships and gym equipment.
• Paid Parental Leave top up.
• Education Reimbursement: We are committed to growth and development and our educational reimbursement policy provides opportunity for our staff to expand on their knowledge in the legal field.
• Paid Time Off: vacation time starts at 3 weeks personal days sick time and a volunteer day every year.
• Financial Benefits: defined contribution pension plan matched by the firm RRSP TFSA yearend bonuses and an employee referral bonus program.
• Fun Environment: annual year end party happy hours staff appreciation week and many other social events.
• Awards: long term service and bonus vacation awards.

If you are a professional motivated hardworking team player with a positive outlook and would like to share your expertise with us please submit your resume with a cover letter to Linda Kilkenny Human Resources Supervisor.

Although we thank all applicants for their interest in Lawson Lundell LLP only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No phone calls please.