Legal Assistant (Real Property and Planning)
- Vancouver, BC
- Hybrid
- Posted Sep 11, 2026
- 1 position
$60,000–$70,000 / year
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- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Mid-level · 2+ years
- Minimum education
- Professional degree
- Apply by
- Sep 10, 2027
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
Job summary
The Legal Assistant will support lawyers by managing documents, calendars, travel arrangements, and client communications. They are also responsible for file maintenance, time entry preparation, and coordinating client meetings.
Job details
The Legal Assistant will support lawyers by managing documents, calendars, travel arrangements, and client communications. They are also responsible for file maintenance, time entry preparation, and coordinating client meetings. Candidates must have a Legal Assistant diploma or equivalent college certificate and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience. Strong attention to detail, proficiency in legal terminology, and the ability to work under pressure are essential.
What you’ll do
The Legal Assistant will support lawyers by managing documents, calendars, travel arrangements, and client communications. They are also responsible for file maintenance, time entry preparation, and coordinating client meetings.
Requirements
Candidates must have a Legal Assistant diploma or equivalent college certificate and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience. Strong attention to detail, proficiency in legal terminology, and the ability to work under pressure are essential.
Benefits
- Insurance premiums paid by the firm
- Wellness reimbursements
- Technology reimbursements
- Mental health support
- Virtual healthcare assistance
- Paid overtime
- Generous time off
- Volunteer day off
- Birthday day off
- Professional development opportunities
Listed skills
- Time management · Preferred
- document preparation · Preferred
- Attention to detail · Preferred
- Communication · Preferred
- Multi-Tasking · Preferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Document preparation
- Calendar management
- Travel coordination
- Proofreading
- Legal terminology
- Time management
- Organizational skills
- Multi-tasking
- Attention to detail
- Word processing
- Client support
- File management
- Records management
- Communication
- Confidentiality
Job areas
- Legal
- Administrative
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