Legal Administrative Assistant

Job summary

Edit, format, and proofread legal documents; file court materials; and support trial and hearing preparation for bankruptcy, insolvency, and litigation matters. Maintain files and records, manage calendars and deadlines, assist with billing, and provide general administrative support to lawyers.

Job details

Litigation Legal Assistant Vancouver $65,000 - $80,000 ABOUT US STRIVE is a specialist recruitment firm offering proactive recruitment solutions in the areas of Accounting & Finance, Corporate Administration, Manufacturing Operations, and Technology. STRIVE supports various clients from small to medium-sized enterprises to Fortune 500 organizations for their permanent, contract, and temporary recruitment needs. THE ROLE Our client is a leading full-service Canadian law firm seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to join its Bankruptcy & Insolvency group in Vancouver. They have more than 350 lawyers across the four western provinces. Named one of Canada’s best law firms by the Globe and Mail, they are 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, they have the bench strength and geographic scope to meet the increasingly complex needs of clients. This is a full-time, permanent position for a highly organized, detail-oriented legal professional who can manage competing priorities, work with minimal supervision, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive administrative and clerical support to lawyers working on complex bankruptcy, insolvency, and litigation matters. RESPONSIBILITIES Edit, format, and proofread legal correspondence and documents, including pleadings, affidavits, and court forms. Prepare and file documents with the courts in accordance with British Columbia procedures and deadlines. Assist with trial and hearing preparation, including compiling briefs and organizing exhibits. Open and close files and maintain accurate, organized digital records. Manage calendars, coordinate meetings, schedule hearings, and monitor important deadlines. Assist with billing and follow up on outstanding accounts as required. Complete administrative duties such as copying, scanning, document preparation, and correspondence. Provide additional administrative and clerical support as required. REQUIREMENTS Completion of a recognized Legal Assistant program or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A minimum of five years of experience as a Legal Assistant within a British Columbia litigation practice. Experience or familiarity with bankruptcy and insolvency law is strongly preferred. Strong knowledge of the BC Supreme Court Civil Rules and litigation procedures. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and document-management software. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong proofreading, spelling, and grammar abilities. Exceptional organization and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Ability to follow instructions, exercise sound judgment, and work effectively with minimal supervision. A collaborative, client-focused approach and commitment to providing excellent service to internal and external clients.

What you’ll do

Edit, format, and proofread legal documents; file court materials; and support trial and hearing preparation for bankruptcy, insolvency, and litigation matters. Maintain files and records, manage calendars and deadlines, assist with billing, and provide general administrative support to lawyers.

Requirements

Requires completion of a recognized Legal Assistant program or equivalent education and experience, plus at least five years as a Legal Assistant in a British Columbia litigation practice. Candidates should know BC Supreme Court Civil Rules and litigation procedures, be proficient with Microsoft Office and document-management software, and demonstrate strong communication, organization, judgment, and attention to detail; bankruptcy and insolvency familiarity is preferred.

Listed skills

• written communication · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Microsoft Word · Preferred
• Microsoft Outlook · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Legal Document Editing
• Proofreading
• Court Filing
• Litigation Support
• Trial Preparation
• Calendar Management
• Deadline Management
• File Management
• Billing Support
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Outlook
• Document-Management Software
• Organization
• Written Communication
• Attention To Detail

Job areas

• Legal
• Administrative

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