Litigation and Solicitor’s Practice
- Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- 5+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant, preferably with litigation experience.
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Original job description
Munro & Crawford
November 2, 2026
Location
5670 Yew Street, Vancouver, Canada
Category
Legal Assistant
Job Type
Full-time
Minimum
50000
Maximum
70000
Description
About Us
Located in the West Side of Vancouver, we are a boutique law firm that specializes in various aspects of estate work: planning, administration and litigation. We are looking for a dedicated Legal Assistant to join our team
The Opportunity
We are seeking an organized, detail-oriented, and proactive Legal Assistant to join our growing team. In this role, you will work closely with the responsible lawyers on files, manage day-to-day administrative functions, handle client communications, and ensure our files move forward smoothly. This is a fantastic opportunity for a professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in high-quality work.
Key Responsibilities
If you are a motivated legal professional looking to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience to sabina@munrocrawford.ca
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
- munrocrawford.ca
November 2, 2026
Location
5670 Yew Street, Vancouver, Canada
Category
Legal Assistant
Job Type
Full-time
Minimum
50000
Maximum
70000
Description
About Us
Located in the West Side of Vancouver, we are a boutique law firm that specializes in various aspects of estate work: planning, administration and litigation. We are looking for a dedicated Legal Assistant to join our team
The Opportunity
We are seeking an organized, detail-oriented, and proactive Legal Assistant to join our growing team. In this role, you will work closely with the responsible lawyers on files, manage day-to-day administrative functions, handle client communications, and ensure our files move forward smoothly. This is a fantastic opportunity for a professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in high-quality work.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, draft, and format legal correspondence, pleadings, agreements, and other legal documents.
- Manage lawyer calendars, schedule appointments, track critical limitation dates, and maintain bring-forward (BF) systems.
- Open, maintain, organize, and close physical and electronic files in accordance with firm procedures.
- Liaise professionally with clients, opposing counsel, court registries, and third-party vendors.
- Manage billing processes, including preparing pre-bills, tracking disbursements, and processing invoices.
- Perform court filings (including e-filing via Court Services Online) and conduct public registry searches as required.
- Graduation from a recognized Legal Administrative Assistant (LAA) program, or equivalent practical experience.
- 5+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant, preferably with litigation experience.
- Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and legal software platforms (experience with is an asset).
- Strong understanding of BC Supreme Court Rules, court registry procedures, and legal terminology.
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with a strong client-service mindset.
- Excellent organizational and time-management abilities, with a proven track record of meeting strict deadlines.
- Competitive base salary ranging from (commensurate with experience).
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits package.
- Paid time off and firm holidays.
- Hybrid work flexibility
- Professional development opportunities and tuition reimbursement for relevant courses.
If you are a motivated legal professional looking to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience to sabina@munrocrawford.ca
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Prepare and format legal documents, manage lawyer calendars and limitation dates, maintain files, communicate with clients and legal professionals, and handle billing and invoices. Perform court filings, including e-filing, and conduct public registry searches as needed.
Requirements
Applicants need graduation from a recognized Legal Administrative Assistant program or equivalent practical experience, and at least five years of legal assistant experience, preferably in litigation. They should be proficient with Microsoft Office, understand BC Supreme Court Rules and court procedures, and demonstrate strong communication, organization, and deadline-management skills.
Skills
- Legal Document Drafting
- Calendar Management
- Deadline Tracking
- File Management
- Client Communication
- Billing and Invoicing
- Court Filings
- E-Filing
- Public Registry Searches
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- BC Supreme Court Rules
- Court Registry Procedures
- Organization
- Time Management
Benefits
- Health Benefits
- Dental Benefits
- Vision Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Firm Holidays
- Hybrid Work Flexibility
- Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
Visa sponsorship
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Hiring contact email
sabina@munrocrawford.ca
Categories
- Legal
- Administrative
Keywords
- Legal Assistant
- Litigation
- Estate Planning
- Estate Administration
- Legal Correspondence
- Pleadings
- Agreements
- Calendar Management
- Limitation Dates
- Bring-Forward Systems
- Physical Files
- Electronic Files
- Client Communications
- Billing
- Pre-Bills
- Disbursements
- Invoices
- Court Filings
- Court Services Online
- E-Filing
- Public Registry Searches
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- BC Supreme Court Rules
- Court Registry Procedures
- Legal Terminology