Legal Administrative Assistant - Insurance Defence / Litigation

Our client, a well-established downtown Vancouver law firm, is seeking a Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant to join its friendly, collaborative, and experienced litigation team. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented legal professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and wants to be part of a firm that values work-life balance, employee appreciation, and long-term career development.

Key Responsibilities

• Open and close legal files


• Organize and maintain both electronic and paper filing systems


• Review incoming correspondence and prepare responses


• Edit and format legal documents under the direction of lawyers and paralegals


• Manage calendars, schedule appointments, examinations for discovery, trials, mediations, and expert meetings


• Assist with trial preparation and litigation support


• Prepare, maintain, and update Lists of Documents


• Perform a variety of administrative and legal support duties throughout the lifecycle of a file

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3–5 years of Legal Administrative Assistant experience, ideally within litigation


• Insurance defence experience is considered a strong asset


• Graduate of a recognized Legal Administrative Assistant program or equivalent post-secondary education


• Strong knowledge of court rules, procedures, and litigation processes


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills


• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize competing deadlines


• Able to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team


• Proficient with Microsoft Office and comfortable learning new legal software applications

What Our Client Offers

• Competitive salary of $60,000-$75,000 and benefits package


• Supportive and collaborative team environment


• Work-life balance


• Firm-sponsored events and staff appreciation initiatives


• Opportunity to work alongside experienced lawyers and legal professionals

About Arlyn Recruiting and How to Apply

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