Legal Assistant – Intellectual Property Litigation

Legal Assistant Intellectual Property Litigation

Location: Vancouver BC (Hybrid)
Employment Type: FullTime

About the Opportunity

Our client is one of Canadas leading business law firms advising major Canadian U.S. and international clients across a wide range of industries. With offices across Canada and internationally the firm is known for its collaborative culture legal excellence and commitment to professional development.

The firm is currently seeking a Legal Assistant to join its Intellectual Property Litigation group in the Vancouver office. This role supports several legal professionals and plays a key role in managing litigation processes deadlines and client service within a fastpaced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage detailed Bring Forward (BF) systems to ensure litigation deadlines are met
• Prepare serve and file court documents in accordance with applicable court rules
• Draft and prepare preliminary court filings
• Arrange examinations for discovery and coordinate court bookings
• Coordinate document workflows including editing compiling printing indexing and binding large volumes of litigation materials (e.g. affidavits application records books of authorities)
• Provide proactive administrative support to legal professionals by managing calendars diarizing key dates maintaining efiling systems and flagging actionable items
• Act as a first point of contact for clients and internal/external stakeholders resolving issues professionally and efficiently
• Maintain electronic workspaces and files within iManage
• Complete file openings including New Business Intake (NBI) and Know Your Client (KYC) requirements
• Assist with the client billing process in collaboration with the Billing Coordinator
• Support client and business development initiatives including maintaining legal professional bios
• Coordinate logistics for internal meetings external client events and professional associations
• Develop strong working relationships with clients and colleagues while maintaining strict confidentiality and professionalism
• Identify and implement process improvements and efficiencies
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education & Experience

• Minimum three years of litigation legal assistant experience required
• Intellectual Property litigation experience strongly preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Familiarity with Federal Court and BC Supreme Court rules and procedures
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational abilities
• Proficiency with iManage and Microsoft Office
• Strong timemanagement and multitasking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Sound judgment and analytical thinking
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a highvolume environment
• Positive professional attitude with resilience and initiative

Compensation

The anticipated salary range for this role is $60000$80000 annually depending on experience skills and qualifications.

Working Arrangement

This position follows a hybrid work model requiring employees to work primarily in the Vancouver office with flexibility to work remotely up to two days per week subject to business needs.

Accessibility & Inclusion

Our client is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applications from candidates of all backgrounds identities and abilities are encouraged. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process upon request.

Background Checks

Any offer of employment will be conditional upon background and reference checks including criminal record credit and education/employment verification.

Required Experience:

Junior IC