Weare seeking a Legal Assistant to join our teamat MEP Business Counsel (“MEP”).This is an integral role on our team asa critical support for our Lawyersfor both practice management and transactional work.We are currently looking for an energetic and multi-talented individual tosupport2-3of ourCorporateLawyers.

About Us
MEP is a Business Law and Entertainment firm based in downtown Vancouver. We strive to redefine the role of legal counsel by partnering with our clients and adding value through world class, business-focused advice. We seek to be a trusted counsel for our clients and to provide a great environment for our team. We have been consistently recognized by Canadian Lawyer as one of the Top 10 Corporate Boutique Firms in Canada and were recognized by Best Lawyers as one of the Best Law Firms in Canada in 2025. Our lawyers, who have worked at national and international law firms, are recognized by Lexpert, Chambers, and Best Lawyers year after year. We are proud to work with individual and organizational clients who are doing interesting things like starting new ventures and building successful businesses. Our clients keep us busy and we wouldn’t have it any other way. We are equally proud that our team includes a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences and that we share a common goal of doing exceptional work with incredible people. If you continually strive to be the best, are willing to take responsibility and initiative in your work, look for ways to do things more efficiently, want to share your ideas and give and receive honest feedback, and like to have a good laugh, then you might be a great fit at MEP.

About The Role (General Responsibilities)

Practice Management:

File opening including collecting relevant information from client as needed (i.e. Know Your Client and Source of Money forms)

File closing and archiving

Expense reports

Trust paperwork

Mail forwarding

Management of calendars, meeting schedules, contact lists, and bring-forwards for team of lawyers





Answer and direct phone calls and inquiries by email

Communicating directly with clients as needed

Transactional Work:

Editing/formatting various correspondence, agreements, reports, forms, and spreadsheets

Preparing trust paperwork for closings

Coordinating the execution and collation of transaction documents

Handling closing documents and preparing digital closing books

Pulling searches from BC Online and LTSA

Billing:

Preparing WIP reports, pre-bills, and bills including making edits and reviewing for accuracy and completeness

Sending bills to clients and save bills and correspondence to file

Following up with clients on outstanding AR balances

Preparing trust paperwork to pay invoices

Other Support

Ancillary support and time off coverage for other LAs

Occasional shared coverage support for limited Reception duties

About You (Candidates Requisites)

Experience as an LA in a similar law firm environment, ideally with focused experience in Business Law and experience with Real Estate and/or Employment Law is an asset

Completed an accredited Legal Administrative Assistant program or similar

Experience with legal applications such as Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, Litera Compare, Cosmolex, iManage, BC Online, DocuSign, MyLTSA, Alf as definite plus

Strong technical and formatting skills with excellent attention to detail

Excellent organizational skills, ability to organize and prioritize a busy workload

Takes pride in high quality output and high standard for quality of client service

Collaborative approach to working environment, a true team player who willingly steps up to help and asks for assistance when needed

Dedicated and driven,



holds a high standard of excellence for their work product

Strong problem solving, time management, prioritization, and organizational skills

Pleasant, positive, and professional demeanor

Ability to take direction and to work independently

Excellent communication skills – written and verbal

Comfortable and keeps calm in a fast paced and high volume practice

Takes pride in high quality output and high standard for quality of client service

High degree of discretion and good judgement when handling confidential and sensitive matters

What We Offer
The salary range for this position is expected to be $55,000-$70,000depending onyears of experience, education, and qualifications. In addition to your salary, wehave a bonus program based on excellence in job performance and contributions to the Firm as well as a referralbonusprogram for employee referrals for new hires. We also offer extended health/vision/dental/paramedical coverage, life insurance, critical illness insurance, AD&D; insurance, long term disability coverage. All health benefit coverage premiums are 100% employer paid except LTD. In addition, we have a generous Health Spending Account, a fitness/wellness/transit reimbursement, and an RRSP and TFSA program with an employer match component. We are dedicated to rewarding contributions and encouraginggrowth andprofessional development. In addition to the genuine collegial environment offered at MEP, weprovideintentional opportunities to expand your skills and grow as a skilled. We enjoy getting to knoweachother beyondour working interactions day to dayandsowe have numerous social events (both formal and informal) throughout the yearincluding some family events. Ask us about ourannual team-based competition eventandourSummer Family Social! We offer a hybrid working environment and reasonable flexibility in terms of working hours and we are committed to a healthy work-life balance for all employees.

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📌 Legal Assistant - Corporate (British Columbia)
🏢 BC Legal Management Association
📍 British Columbia