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 rapid-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 strong 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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📌 Civil Litigation Legal Admin Asssistant x2 (British Columbia)
🏢 TEEMA
📍 British Columbia