Legal Administrative Assistant – Labour & Employment

Location: Vancouver, BC

Salary: $60,000–$75,000

Schedule: Full-Time

Our client, a well-established and highly respected Vancouver law firm, is seeking an experienced Legal Administrative Assistant to join its busy Labour & Employment practice group. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented legal professional who enjoys supporting a fast-paced litigation practice while working within a collaborative and supportive team environment.

The successful candidate will bring previous Labour & Employment experience, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while providing high-quality administrative and legal support.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, draft, transcribe, and proofread legal documents, correspondence, pleadings, and other legal materials.


• Coordinate court appearances, hearings, mediations, examinations for discovery, client meetings, and other appointments.


• Manage electronic and physical client files, including opening, organizing, maintaining, and closing files.


• Maintain bring-forward and reminder systems to ensure deadlines and key dates are met.


• Organize litigation documents, binders, and file materials.


• Liaise with the firm's billing team regarding monthly account production.


• Provide general administrative support to lawyers and the practice group.


• Perform additional duties as required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Legal Administrative Assistant program or equivalent combination of education and experience.


• Minimum 5 years of Labour & Employment Legal Administrative Assistant experience.


• Strong understanding of litigation procedures and legal documentation.


• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize competing deadlines.


• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Outlook.


• Experience with Elite 3E is considered an asset.


• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and professionalism.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $60,000–$75,000, depending on experience.


• Extended Health and Dental benefits.


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).


• RRSP matching program after one year of employment.


• Three weeks' vacation to start.


• Personal days, sick days, and a paid volunteer day annually.


• Fitness reimbursement program.


• Education reimbursement and ongoing professional development support.


• Regular firm social events, staff appreciation initiatives, and a collaborative workplace culture.

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