Float Legal Administrative Assistant

Vancouver, BC, Canada

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Apply by: Oct 31, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 1, 2026

Original job description

Lawson Lundell LLP

www.lawsonlundell.com

Published

October 1, 2026

Location

1600 - 925 W Georgia, Vancouver, Canada

Category

Legal Administrative Assistant

Job Type

Full-time

Minimum

50000

Maximum

55000

Description

Lawson Lundell LLP is a leading regional Canadian business law firm with offices in Vancouver, Kelowna, Calgary and Yellowknife. The firm is recognized and respected by its peers in legal and business publications and was named one of BC’s Top Employers for 2026. The firm has been recognized as the largest law firm in Vancouver by Lexpert. Our lawyers have received national and international recognition in numerous legal directories and publications. Our clients are leaders in the jurisdictions where we are located and around the world.

Lawson Lundell LLP is seeking a Float Legal Administrative Assistant to join our Vancouver office. The successful candidate is an enthusiastic and hardworking team player who would like exposure to various working groups within our firm, and build on their legal assistance experience. The regular working hours for this role are Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm.

Standard Responsibilities

Provide coverage to lawyers during absences of their regularly assigned assistant
Liaise with other Legal Assistants, Paralegals, Lawyers and clients regarding file progress
Document editing, file maintenance and management, time entry, billing, and managing a bring forward system
Provide overflow assistance to Legal Assistants, Paralegals and Lawyers
Other administrative duties as assigned

Qualifications

Legal Administrative Assistant certification from an accredited institution
Previous legal assistant experience will be considered an asset
Exceptional aptitude in Microsoft Office
Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and solve problems in a fast paced environment
Has the ability to work both independently and a part of a collegial team
Excellent organization and time management skills
Displays extraordinary customer service in a professional, mature and courteous manner
Highly dependable and adaptable with great work ethic
Exceptional interpersonal skills
Strong verbal and written English communication skills

The hiring range for this position is $50,000 - $55,000 annually; the base pay offered is based on location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, internal and market equity. In addition, we offer a variety of benefits, including:

Health Benefits: extended health, dental, vision, out of country, life, ad&d
Financial Benefits: defined contribution pension plan matched by the firm, RRSP, TFSA, year-end bonuses and an employee referral bonus program
Paid Time Off: vacation time starts at 3 weeks, personal days, sick time, and a volunteer day every year
Paid Parental Leave top up
Education Reimbursement: we are committed to growth and development, and our educational reimbursement policy provides opportunity for our staff to expand on their skills and knowledge in the legal field
Lifestyle Benefit: reimbursement for purchases from a pre-approved list, including memberships and gym equipment
Tenant Fitness Centre: access to the fitness centre in our office building
Fun Environment: annual year end party, happy hours, staff appreciation week and many other social events
Awards: long-term service and bonus vacation awards

If you are a professional, motivated, hardworking team player with a positive outlook and would like to share your expertise with us, please click here to submit your resume with a cover letter.

Although we thank all applicants for their interest in Lawson Lundell LLP, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No phone calls please.

We are not accepting applications from external recruitment agencies currently.

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Responsibilities

Provide coverage for lawyers during their assigned assistants' absences and coordinate with legal assistants, paralegals, lawyers, and clients on file progress. Handle document editing, file maintenance and management, time entry, billing, bring-forward tracking, overflow support, and other administrative duties.

Requirements

A Legal Administrative Assistant certificate from an accredited institution is required; previous legal assistant experience is an asset. Candidates should have strong Microsoft Office skills, organization and time management abilities, and the capacity to multitask, meet deadlines, solve problems, work independently and collaboratively, and communicate professionally in English.

Skills

Legal Administrative Assistance
Microsoft Office
Document Editing
File Management
Time Entry
Billing
Bring-Forward System Management
Multitasking
Deadline Management
Problem-Solving
Organization
Time Management
Customer Service
Adaptability
Interpersonal Communication
Written Communication

Benefits

Extended Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Out-of-Country Medical Coverage
Life Insurance
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
Tax-Free Savings Account
Year-End Bonuses
Employee Referral Bonus
Vacation Time
Personal Days
Sick Leave
Annual Volunteer Day
Paid Parental Leave Top-Up
Education Reimbursement
Fitness Centre Access
Social Events
Long-Term Service Awards
Bonus Vacation Awards

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Legal Services
Microsoft Office
Document Editing
File Maintenance
File Management
Time Entry
Billing
Bring-Forward System
Lawyers
Legal Assistants
Paralegals
Client Communication
Administrative Support
Customer Service
Deadline Management
Problem-Solving
Teamwork
English Communication

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