We are BLG: Canada’s Law Firm. We are a future-minded Firm delivering high-value advice and known for our unwavering commitment to innovation, diversity and inclusion, community involvement and talent development.

The Practice

Assistant, Disputes Construction and Commercial Group will be expected to coordinate the workflow for other support services including delegating and reviewing the completion of document production, file management, copying/scanning work and other administrative work.

Administrative

Arrange for travel bookings and related details to be made through the support teams. Use effective systems to ensure that both short and long-term tasks are completed within required timescales. Support lawyers in marketing activities including involvement in preparation of pitches and presentations.

Take internal and external telephone queries, responding as appropriate and/or ensuring that all messages are passed on in a timely manner. Monitor post and/or e-mails and dealing with as appropriate and ensure that all client related correspondence is passed on to an appropriate lawyer if the relevant person is out of the office. Liaise with administrative support departments on behalf of lawyers as required.

Become an active part in the care of clients and be wholly familiar with contacts/clients Enter, maintain and update client details and relevant information in the Firm’s CRM contacts system. Deal with basic client queries and general administration. Type urgent/short/confidential correspondence and emails.

Produce and maintain Excel spreadsheets as required. Financial - Billing Assist lawyers in the billing and credit control process by liaising with the lawyer and accounts and to produce standard prebill financial/time reports through the system.



In addition to providing support to the lawyer(s) to whom they report, a Practice Assistant will also provide assistance to their immediate colleagues in the department and, where practical, other departments.

Legal Administrative Assistant

Certificate from an accredited university 3-5 years of experience working as a Legal Administrative Assistant Solid understanding of Civil Litigation inclusive of court filing/service procedures. Accurate typing speed of approximately 60 words per minute. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, research tools and other systems implemented by the firm.

Knowledge of ACL, iManage and PrimaFact considered an asset. Excellent telephone manner and competent knowledge of telephone system. Versatile and dependable, able to take the initiative. Diversity and Inclusion BLG is committed to building a diverse workplace reflective of the communities we serve and to fostering an inclusive culture where Firm members feel valued, respected and inspired to thrive as their authentic selves.

We value diversity of thought and the unique skills, perspectives and experience each individual brings to BLG. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and encourage applicants from members of groups that have been historically underrepresented, including but not limited to First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples, racialized individuals, persons with disabilities, people who identify as women and/or LGBTQ2S+.

We are BLG: Canada's Law Firm. We are a future-minded firm, delivering high-value advice and known for our commitment to innovation, diversity and inclusion, community involvement and talent development. Our culture is one of curiosity, firm-wide collaboration, mutual respect, dedication and continuous improvement.

📌 Practice Assistant, Disputes - Commercial and Construction (Vancouver)
🏢 Borden Ladner Gervais
📍 Vancouver