Legal Administrative Assistant (litigation)
About the role
JFK Law LLP
fklaw.ca
Published
July 3, 2026
Location
Vancouver, Canada
Category
Legal Administrative Assistant
Job Type
Full-time
Minimum
57000
Maximum
70000
Description
About Us
JFK Law LLP is a mid-sized, national law firm focused on delivering high quality legal services to Indigenous people, communities, and organizations. We are a national leader in Aboriginal law with offices in Victoria, Vancouver, Toronto, & Kahnawake, and opening soon in Montreal and Calgary. We foster an environment of excellence in serving our clients, continuous learning, cultural competency, and mutual respect.
JFK Law is committed to advancing justice and self-determination for Indigenous people. Trusted by Indigenous individuals and communities for our results, determination, and experience, we foster an inclusive workplace where collaboration drives meaningful outcomes. We bring dedication and rigor to everything we do, and we hold ourselves to high standards of care and precision. We are guided by values of honouring Indigenous voices, being bold, creative, and strategic. We listen with humility, we strive to innovate, we challenge norms, and we create a modern, inclusive environment where all team members can thrive in an environment where we are equally accountable to our clients and our colleagues in making a lasting impact.
As a firm dedicated to serving Indigenous people, we strongly encourage Indigenous applicants to apply. We are deeply committed to building and sustaining a workplace that supports our Indigenous team members in their professional growth and honours their personal and cultural identities.
Role Overview
This is a Full Time Position approximately 37.5 hours per week. This position may be a hybrid work from office/remote work arrangement with a minimum of 2 days per week in office in our downtown Vancouver location. The Legal Assistant reports directly to the Manager, Support Services.
We are looking for a Legal Assistant to join our energetic and passionate team. This role is best suited to an individual that is motivated, organized, adaptable, and takes initiative. The primary responsibility of this role is to support three lawyers, and work with the paralegal and legal support teams to ensure the seamless operation of the Firm.
This position provides opportunity for career development working with various lawyers’ legal administrative needs.
Key Responsibilities
Manage calendars and schedule appointments using Outlook and various planning tools. Oversee and update both electronic and physical “Bring Forward” systems for task and document management. Complete monthly reconciliations of expenses for assigned lawyers. Provide support for litigation, negotiations, and regulatory matters, including preparing specialized documents for court and other agencies. Organize and manage complex electronic and paper filing systems, handling file openings, updates, and closures. Draft, edit, format, and organize various materials, including correspondence, memos, reports, court documents, and labels, for electronic or print use. Arrange meetings, including preparation of documents, catering, and logistical support. Manage client documentation, pleadings, corporate records, briefs, and reports, ensuring they are well-organized and accessible. Support with reviewing, assembling, and organizing documentary evidence for complex cases. Schedule court appointments, trials, and judicial review hearings by coordinating with court offices. Interpret court rules for multiple jurisdictions (e.g., BC Supreme Court, BC Court of Appeal, Federal Court, Ontario Superior Court, and Supreme Court of Canada). File and coordinate the service of court documents. Handle scanning and photocopying of necessary documents. Schedule and coordinate frequent travel arrangements. Perform additional administrative tasks as needed to support the team.
Requirements And Qualifications
The ideal candidate will:
Be a graduate of an accredited Legal or Administrative Assistant program or possess equivalent experience. Have 2+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant or similar role, or equivalent experience. Demonstrate strong organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to work independently.
Preferred Skills
Exceptional technical skills and meticulous attention to detail. Strong organizational and teamwork abilities. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. Knowledge of legal software, such as iManage and Cosmolex. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, adapt to shifting priorities, and meet tight deadlines. Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of completing tasks with minimal supervision. Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Ability to work effectively under pressure.
Applicants are encouraged to disclose if they are from an equity-seeking group and/or if they are a citizen of an Indigenous Nation.
To apply, please click here: https://jfklaw.bamboohr.com/careers/90
Not the right fit? Search for Legal Administrative Assistant jobs in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
About BC Legal Management Association
We are a non-profit organization with more than 625 individual and 35 honorary members representing more than 185 member firms. Our member firms are predominantly located in the Metro Vancouver area, but also reach as far as Prince George, the interior and Vancouver Island. More than 80 percent of our members work in small law firms of 15 lawyers or less.
The BCLMA is focused on providing you with the professional development, support and networking opportunities you need to enjoy and advance your career in legal management.
We know that success is rarely achieved alone. We create comfortable opportunities to ask questions, make enquires, identify professional landmines, share war stories and connect with respected like-minded colleagues. At BCLMA, you are supported.
With BCLMA, you are:
- surrounded by colleagues
- part of a community
- supported by resources
- invited to learn, network, experience, enquire, share and gather together
- building your professional reputation
- getting answers to questions you didn’t know to ask
- invited to join any of our nine subsections
Together, we learn and advance.
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Legal Administrative Assistant (litigation)
About the role
JFK Law LLP
fklaw.ca
Published
July 3, 2026
Location
Vancouver, Canada
Category
Legal Administrative Assistant
Job Type
Full-time
Minimum
57000
Maximum
70000
Description
About Us
JFK Law LLP is a mid-sized, national law firm focused on delivering high quality legal services to Indigenous people, communities, and organizations. We are a national leader in Aboriginal law with offices in Victoria, Vancouver, Toronto, & Kahnawake, and opening soon in Montreal and Calgary. We foster an environment of excellence in serving our clients, continuous learning, cultural competency, and mutual respect.
JFK Law is committed to advancing justice and self-determination for Indigenous people. Trusted by Indigenous individuals and communities for our results, determination, and experience, we foster an inclusive workplace where collaboration drives meaningful outcomes. We bring dedication and rigor to everything we do, and we hold ourselves to high standards of care and precision. We are guided by values of honouring Indigenous voices, being bold, creative, and strategic. We listen with humility, we strive to innovate, we challenge norms, and we create a modern, inclusive environment where all team members can thrive in an environment where we are equally accountable to our clients and our colleagues in making a lasting impact.
As a firm dedicated to serving Indigenous people, we strongly encourage Indigenous applicants to apply. We are deeply committed to building and sustaining a workplace that supports our Indigenous team members in their professional growth and honours their personal and cultural identities.
Role Overview
This is a Full Time Position approximately 37.5 hours per week. This position may be a hybrid work from office/remote work arrangement with a minimum of 2 days per week in office in our downtown Vancouver location. The Legal Assistant reports directly to the Manager, Support Services.
We are looking for a Legal Assistant to join our energetic and passionate team. This role is best suited to an individual that is motivated, organized, adaptable, and takes initiative. The primary responsibility of this role is to support three lawyers, and work with the paralegal and legal support teams to ensure the seamless operation of the Firm.
This position provides opportunity for career development working with various lawyers’ legal administrative needs.
Key Responsibilities
Manage calendars and schedule appointments using Outlook and various planning tools. Oversee and update both electronic and physical “Bring Forward” systems for task and document management. Complete monthly reconciliations of expenses for assigned lawyers. Provide support for litigation, negotiations, and regulatory matters, including preparing specialized documents for court and other agencies. Organize and manage complex electronic and paper filing systems, handling file openings, updates, and closures. Draft, edit, format, and organize various materials, including correspondence, memos, reports, court documents, and labels, for electronic or print use. Arrange meetings, including preparation of documents, catering, and logistical support. Manage client documentation, pleadings, corporate records, briefs, and reports, ensuring they are well-organized and accessible. Support with reviewing, assembling, and organizing documentary evidence for complex cases. Schedule court appointments, trials, and judicial review hearings by coordinating with court offices. Interpret court rules for multiple jurisdictions (e.g., BC Supreme Court, BC Court of Appeal, Federal Court, Ontario Superior Court, and Supreme Court of Canada). File and coordinate the service of court documents. Handle scanning and photocopying of necessary documents. Schedule and coordinate frequent travel arrangements. Perform additional administrative tasks as needed to support the team.
Requirements And Qualifications
The ideal candidate will:
Be a graduate of an accredited Legal or Administrative Assistant program or possess equivalent experience. Have 2+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant or similar role, or equivalent experience. Demonstrate strong organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to work independently.
Preferred Skills
Exceptional technical skills and meticulous attention to detail. Strong organizational and teamwork abilities. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. Knowledge of legal software, such as iManage and Cosmolex. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, adapt to shifting priorities, and meet tight deadlines. Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of completing tasks with minimal supervision. Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Ability to work effectively under pressure.
Applicants are encouraged to disclose if they are from an equity-seeking group and/or if they are a citizen of an Indigenous Nation.
To apply, please click here: https://jfklaw.bamboohr.com/careers/90
Not the right fit? Search for Legal Administrative Assistant jobs in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
About BC Legal Management Association
We are a non-profit organization with more than 625 individual and 35 honorary members representing more than 185 member firms. Our member firms are predominantly located in the Metro Vancouver area, but also reach as far as Prince George, the interior and Vancouver Island. More than 80 percent of our members work in small law firms of 15 lawyers or less.
The BCLMA is focused on providing you with the professional development, support and networking opportunities you need to enjoy and advance your career in legal management.
We know that success is rarely achieved alone. We create comfortable opportunities to ask questions, make enquires, identify professional landmines, share war stories and connect with respected like-minded colleagues. At BCLMA, you are supported.
With BCLMA, you are:
- surrounded by colleagues
- part of a community
- supported by resources
- invited to learn, network, experience, enquire, share and gather together
- building your professional reputation
- getting answers to questions you didn’t know to ask
- invited to join any of our nine subsections
Together, we learn and advance.