Legal Administrative Assistant - Commercial Litigation

Commercial Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant

Location: Surrey, BC

Salary: $52,000 – $70,000

Schedule: Full-Time | On-Site

Our client, a well-established and highly regarded full-service law firm located in the Greater Vancouver area, is seeking a Commercial Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant to join its growing litigation team. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented and organized legal support professional looking to further develop their litigation experience within a collaborative and professional environment.

The successful candidate will work closely with lawyers and legal professionals supporting a busy commercial litigation practice. The firm offers a supportive workplace culture, strong mentorship, excellent benefits, and long-term growth potential.

The Role

• Open, organize, and close legal files


• Draft and prepare correspondence, authorizations, and litigation-related documents


• Prepare pleadings, application records, and briefs of authorities


• Manage incoming documents and maintain organized electronic and physical files


• Coordinate mediations, discoveries, trials, and client meetings


• Maintain bring-forward and limitation systems


• Communicate regularly with clients, opposing counsel, and third parties


• Provide general administrative and practice support to the litigation team

Qualifications

• Legal Administrative Assistant certificate or equivalent education/training


• Approximately 2-5 years of litigation LAA experience


• Strong understanding of BC litigation procedures and court processes


• Experience preparing and filing litigation documents


• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Outlook


• Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills


• Ability to prioritize competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment


• Professional, adaptable, and team-oriented approach

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience


• Comprehensive extended health and dental benefits


• Flexible and individualized work arrangements


• Pension eligibility after two years


• Professional development support


• Generous vacation, sick days, and personal days


• Additional employee perks and discounts

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