Intermediate/Senior Legal Administrative Assistant, Litigation

Job summary

The role involves preparing and editing legal correspondence, drafting and filing court documents, and managing billing and expense reports. The assistant is also responsible for maintaining an efficient file management system and meeting strict limitation dates.

Job details

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 named one of BC’s Top Employers for 2026. Business in Vancouver also recognized Lawson Lundell LLP as the fastest growing law firm in Western Canada. Lawson Lundell LLP is currently seeking a competent and knowledgeable intermediate/senior Legal Administrative Assistant to join our commercial litigation group, in our Vancouver office, on a full time, continuing basis. The successful candidate is an organized, enthusiastic, hardworking, team player who is capable of prioritizing and multitasking to successfully support lawyers in our busy commercial litigation group. The regular working hours for this role are Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm. Standard Responsibilities Preparing and editing various correspondence and documents Time entry and billing Preparing expense reports Maintaining an efficient file management and bring forward system Meeting deadlines and limitation dates Drafting and filing court documents Providing overflow assistance and various general administrative duties as required Qualifications Legal Administrative Assistant certification from an accredited institution Minimum 5 years’ of previous experience in a similar role is a requirement Knowledge of general litigation rules and procedures is required Knowledge of Supreme Court and Court of Appeal rules and procedures is required Exceptional aptitude in Microsoft Office Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and solve problems in a fast paced environment Has the ability to work both independently and as part of a collegial team Excellent organization and time management skills Displays extraordinary customer service in a professional, mature and courteous manner Highly dependable and adaptable with great work ethic Exceptional interpersonal skills Strong verbal and written English communication skills The typical salary range for this position is $65,000 - $82,000 annually; the base pay offered is based on location and may vary depending on job-related 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 Financial Benefits: defined contribution pension plan matched by the firm, RRSP, TFSA, year-end bonuses and an employee referral bonus program Paid Time Off: vacation time starts at 3 weeks, personal days, sick time, and a volunteer day every year 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 Lifestyle Benefit: reimbursement for purchases from a pre-approved list, including memberships and gym equipment Tenant Fitness Centre: access to the fitness centre in our office building 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, hardworking team player with a positive outlook and would like to share your expertise with us, please submit your resume with a cover letter. Although we thank all applicants for their interest in Lawson Lundell LLP, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No phone calls please. We are not accepting applications from external recruitment agencies currently.

What you’ll do

The role involves preparing and editing legal correspondence, drafting and filing court documents, and managing billing and expense reports. The assistant is also responsible for maintaining an efficient file management system and meeting strict limitation dates.

Requirements

Candidates must have a Legal Administrative Assistant certification and a minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role. Proficiency in Supreme Court and Court of Appeal rules and procedures is required.

Benefits

• Extended health • Dental • Vision • Out of country coverage • Life insurance • AD&D • Defined contribution pension plan • RRSP • TFSA • Year-end bonuses • Employee referral bonus program • Vacation time • Personal days • Sick time • Volunteer day • Paid parental leave top up • Education reimbursement • Lifestyle benefit reimbursement • Fitness centre access • Social events • Long-term service awards

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Multitasking · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Billing · Preferred
• interpersonal communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Legal Administrative Assistance
• Commercial Litigation
• Court Document Drafting
• Court Filing
• Time Entry
• Billing
• File Management
• Microsoft Office
• Time Management
• Customer Service
• Interpersonal Communication
• Multitasking
• Problem Solving
• Organization
• Written English Communication
• Verbal English Communication

Job areas

• Legal
• Administrative