Job Title: Legal Assistant, Team Support/Floater – Vancouver

Location: Vancouver, BC

Closing Date: May 4, 2026

Competition Number: MLTA-VAN-202602-028

Base Salary:$50,000 - $70,000. Compensation based on skills and experience

Who we are

MLT Aikins is a full-service law firm of more than 350 lawyers across the four western provinces. Named one of Canada’s best law firms by the Globe and Mail, MLT Aikins is the only law firm to have offices in Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Saskatoon, Muskeg Lake Cree Nation, Regina and Winnipeg. As one of the largest firms in Canada, we have the bench strength and geographic scope to meet the increasingly complex needs of clients.

Job summary

MLT Aikins is looking for a legal assistant to join our Vancouver office who provides administrative and clerical support for various lawyers and teams. This position is part of our support team, assisting with day-to-day tasks as well as projects and holiday coverage. In this position, you will have the advantage of working with many different lawyers and getting exposure to various areas of law.

Our ideal candidate is self-motivated and highly organized. They possess superior computer, proofreading and time-management skills, as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills. They can work independently, follow instructions with minimal supervision and thrive in a fast-paced, professional team environment.

Responsibilities include:

• Performing complex editing and formatting for correspondence and documents
• Performing various administrative tasks, including file opening and closing, billing and follow-up to review outstanding accounts
• Maintaining an efficient file system (physical and electronic files) using strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Performing other administrative support functions as assigned

Qualifications include:

• Graduate of a recognized legal assistant program (equivalencies will be considered)
• Minimum of two years of experience as a legal assistant; experience working in various practice areas would be considered an asset
• Advanced computer skills including in Word, Excel, Outlook and document management software
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong proofreading, writing, spelling and grammar skills
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines
• Ability to follow instructions from a diverse group of lawyers and staff with minimal supervision
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, professional team environment

We offer:

• A competitive salary including individual performance bonus
• Flexible benefit plans for dental, health and wellness benefits
• Access to group savings plans and investment options
• Growth and development opportunities
• Mentorship and support
• A positive and inclusive work environment

Our Diversity Statement

MLT Aikins is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building an inclusive and diverse work environment. Our principles of diversity, equity and inclusion create a space for everyone to collaborate, allowing us to deliver excellent and increasingly innovative legal service to our clients. We encourage individuals of a diverse group to apply to our job postings.

If this sounds like you, please submit your resumé and cover letter by using the Apply Button. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.