Legal Administrative Assistant – Litigation (Civil, Commercial & Construction)

Location: Vancouver, BC (Downtown)
Job Type: Full-time
Salary Range: $65,000 – $75,000 plus benefits

About the Opportunity

Our client is a long-established, full-service professional services firm in British Columbia with a strong reputation for excellence and a collaborative workplace culture. The firm is committed to delivering high-quality legal services while fostering a supportive and professional environment for its team members.

They are currently seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant to join their Vancouver office. This role supports a busy Litigation Department and involves working on a diverse range of matters, including civil, commercial, and construction litigation.

This opportunity is well suited to a highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive Legal Administrative Assistant who is experienced in managing complex litigation files in a fast-paced environment.

Role Overview

The Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant provides comprehensive administrative support to lawyers practising in civil, commercial, and construction litigation. The successful candidate will manage files from intake through resolution and play a key role in ensuring matters progress efficiently and accurately through all stages of litigation.

Key Responsibilities

Manage litigation files from initial intake through settlement or trial
Draft pleadings, lists of documents, applications, affidavits, and correspondence
Prepare materials for mediations, trials, examinations for discovery, and arbitrations
File and serve court documents in the British Columbia Supreme Court
Track limitation periods and critical litigation deadlines
Support occupiers’ liability claims under the Occupiers Liability Act
Assist with construction litigation matters, including builder’s lien filings under the Builders Lien Act
Communicate with clients in a professional, responsive, and compassionate manner
Perform time entry, billing support, and general litigation administrative duties
Provide additional administrative support to members of the Litigation Department as required

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

Completion of an accredited Legal Administrative Assistant program
Minimum 4 years of litigation LAA experience, with British Columbia experience required
Strong working knowledge of the BC Supreme Court Civil Rules
Exposure to construction litigation is considered an asset
Exceptional organizational skills with a proven ability to manage deadlines
Ability to independently manage multiple active litigation files
Strong client service orientation and emotional intelligence
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe PDF, document management systems (e.g., iManage/FileSite), and legal accounting software (Elite 3E or similar preferred)

What’s Offered

Comprehensive benefits package
A collaborative, professional litigation team environment
Opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a well-established and growing practice

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