Commercial Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant

Job summary

Manage commercial litigation files from opening through closing, prepare correspondence, pleadings, application records, and briefs of authorities, and coordinate court-related events and appointments. Maintain calendars and limitation systems, communicate with clients and other legal professionals, process invoices and collections, and provide additional administrative support.

Job details

McQuarrie Hunter LLP www.mcquarrie.com Published November 4, 2026 Location 13450 102 Avenue, Surrey, Canada Category Legal Administrative Assistant Job Type Full-time Minimum 52000 Maximum 57000 Description McQuarrie is a full-service, results-driven BC law firm, centrally located in the Greater Vancouver area and well-situated to meet the needs of a diverse range of businesses, individuals, and institutional clients. At McQuarrie, we believe trust is the foundation of every good client relationship. We are conveniently located in the Central City Tower, accessible by SkyTrain in downtown Surrey, one of the fastest-growing business communities. For more information about us, visit our website www.mcquarrie.com. We value a firm culture that fosters collegiality and respect for everyone on the team while rewarding individual initiative, responsibility, and creativity. We are seeking a full-time Legal Administrative Assistant with 1-3 years of experience to join our Commercial Litigation team. About The Role Duties include Opening, organizing, and closing files Drafting and sending correspondence, authorizations, and discovery appointments Managing intake of documents and file-related materials and updating binders Preparing litigation documents and pleadings, including application records and Briefs of Authorities Scheduling mediations, XFDs, trials, client meetings, and maintaining electronic calendars Maintaining a BF and limitation system Frequent communication with opposing counsel, adjusters, and clients Preparing and processing client invoices, client collections, and follow-up Other administrative tasks as needed About You A Legal Administrative Assistant Certificate from an accredited post-secondary institution Minimum of 1-3 years of working experience as an LAA Knowledge of BC litigation processes and court procedures Proficient with MS Word and Outlook Solid understanding of litigation procedures, court filing, and service procedures Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Excellent time management skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to exercise good judgment, professionalism, and maintain confidentiality Ability to handle a high volume of work in a fast-paced environment Ability to work independently and in a team environment What we offer and why it is great to work on our team: We offer a competitive salary ranging from $52,000 to $57,000, based on experience, internal equity, and market considerations. Our team enjoys a comprehensive benefits package, flexible and individualized work arrangements, and eligibility to enroll in our pension plan after two years. We also provide a professional development allowance, generous vacation, paid sick and personal days, and exclusive retail discounts at Central City, conveniently located below our office. If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please send your resume with "Commercial Litigation LAA" in the subject line, along with a cover letter to humanresources@mcquarrie.com We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

What you’ll do

Manage commercial litigation files from opening through closing, prepare correspondence, pleadings, application records, and briefs of authorities, and coordinate court-related events and appointments. Maintain calendars and limitation systems, communicate with clients and other legal professionals, process invoices and collections, and provide additional administrative support.

Requirements

Applicants must have a Legal Administrative Assistant Certificate from an accredited post-secondary institution and 1–3 years of LAA experience. They should know BC litigation processes and court procedures, be proficient in Microsoft Word and Outlook, and demonstrate strong organization, communication, judgment, confidentiality, and ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Flexible Work Arrangements
• Pension Plan
• Professional Development Allowance
• Generous Vacation
• Paid Sick Days
• Paid Personal Days
• Retail Discounts

Listed skills

• scheduling · Preferred
• Collections · Preferred
• Microsoft Word · Preferred
• Microsoft Outlook · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Time management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• File Management
• Legal Correspondence
• Litigation Document Preparation
• Pleadings
• Court Filing
• Service Procedures
• Calendar Management
• Scheduling
• Limitation and Bring-Forward Systems
• Client Invoicing
• Collections
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Outlook
• Organization
• Time Management
• Written and Verbal Communication

Job areas

• Legal
• Administrative

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