West Coast Workplace Law is seeking a Legal Administrator with law firm Operations experience to join our dynamic, close-knit, collaborative team at our Richmond office, located within steps of the Brighouse Skytrain station.

This unique, hybrid role is responsible for day-to-day legal administrative tasks and is a trusted resource supporting the firm’s vision by delivering on key Operational responsibilities, working closely with the firm's managing lawyer.

Overview of Responsibilities:

- Leads the firm’s administration, setting the highest standards for exceptional client care and compliance with Law Society requirements
- Operational duties including: management and negotiation of services to the firm, RFP preparation and submission, contributing to law firm strategic plan
- Opening, managing and closing client matters; document management
- Drafting and proof-reading legal documents, correspondence, precedents and maintaining database
- Supporting lawyers by attending client meetings, investigations, mediations as needed
- Communicating with clients, witnesses and opposing counsel; assisting clients with contact queries
- Preparing and issuing invoices, Bank deposits and Trust accounting duties
- Filing Court and Tribunal documents and submissions
- Calendar management and scheduling
- Maintain the highest ethics and ensure confidentiality
- Attend social, promotional events on behalf of the firm

Qualifications:

- Well-aligned law firm or law firm adjacent experience




- BC LAA Certificate or Paralegal Diploma
- Experience in HR or workplace law is preferred
- Excellent client management skills
- Impeccable written and oral communication skills
- Superior organizational skills
- Strong drafting and editing skills
- Proficient with Clio
- Understanding of Trust accounting procedures and requirements
- Working knowledge of litigation procedures in both Supreme and Provincial Courts, BC Court Services Online, including filing and conducting searches
- Ability to effectively use a variety of tech, including: Canva, Survey Monkey, Mailchimp, HRIS platforms such as Bamboo, as well as social media platforms such as LinkedIn and Insta
- Familiarity with workplace investigations and mediation is an asset
- Second language is an asset

Benefits:

- Health Spending Account
- Hybrid position
- Cell phone plan reimbursement
- Professional development opportunities paid for by the Firm
- Firm lunches and team activities paid for by the Firm
- Support for community involvement and volunteer work
- Bright, modern office space in a recent building within steps to Brighouse Skytrain

We believe diversity in lived experiences makes our communities strong and we invite applications from all qualified candidates.

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Pay: $60,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Extended health care
- Profit sharing

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Richmond, BC

📌 Legal Assistant & Firm Operations (Richmond)
🏢 West Coast Workplace Law
📍 Richmond