LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (LAA) – Civil Litigation (British Columbia)

LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (LAA) – Civil Litigation (British Columbia)

14 Aug
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TEEMA Solutions Group
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British Columbia

14 Aug

TEEMA Solutions Group

British Columbia

LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT – Civil Litigation We are currently seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to support our client's civil litigation team. The position provides an opportunity to work with a vibrant and team oriented group of people. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 4 years’ experience working in a large Canadian law firm, be energetic, flexible, highly motivated and driven to succeed.
Responsibilities of the Role: Liaise with other legal assistants, paralegals, lawyers
Draft and transcribe legal documents, basic pleadings and correspondence
Manage and maintain bring forward system for tasks and appointments
Organize meetings and schedule discoveries, trials, and other court dates
Prepare application records
Field client inquiries
Keep files up to date, including creating binders for court
Process all outgoing correspondence and sort incoming mail
Prepare expense reports
Prepare monthly accounts
Other general administrative duties as required
Must haves:
Completion of an accredited Legal Administrative Assistant program
Minimum of 4 years’ experience as a Legal Administrative Assistant
Advanced computer skills with Word, Excel and Outlook
Keyboarding at a minimum or 60wpm
Excellent spelling, grammar and proofreading skills
A thorough understanding of civil litigation rules and procedures
Ability work calmly under pressure and manage high volume of work and multiple lawyers in a fast-paced environment
Exposure to or experience with CMPA (Canadian Medical Protective Association) considered an asset
Excellent written (grammar,



spelling, proofreading) and verbal communication skills
High level organizational skills with a robust attention to detail to produce quality and accurate work
Ability to prioritize tasks by deadline, work calmly under pressure and manage high volume of work in a fast-paced environment
Proven ability to take initiative and be proactive, as well as follow instructions and adhere to strict deadlines
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with lawyers, paralegals and legal assistants
Ability to work effectively both independently and as a contributing member in a team environment
Salary & Benefits:
The salary range for this role is $69,000 - $76,000 annually, which represents a fair market value and estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant education, experience and qualifications.
Competitive salary with structured annual reviews
Extended health and dental coverage and an additional Health Care Spending account ( from day 1 of employment )
Group RRSP plan with matched mandatory contributions + additional optional matched contributions
Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Employee and family assistance program
Maternity/Parental leave top-up payment plan
Maternity leave gradual return-to-work options
Paid or banked overtime
Vacation time, sick time, and personal time allotment

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📌 LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (LAA) – Civil Litigation (British Columbia)
🏢 TEEMA Solutions Group
📍 British Columbia

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