Legal Assistant
- Vancouver, BC, Canada
Full-time
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- English
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Original job description
Responsibilities
- Schedule court dates and communicate with court registries.
- Coordinate court and tribunal filings, applications, and related documentation.
- Prepare and draft legal correspondence.
- Maintain organized files, bring-forward systems, and deadline tracking.
- Manage lawyers' calendars, emails, and daily practice requirements.
- Liaise with legal assistants, paralegals, lawyers, and clients regarding file progress.
- Perform general administrative duties and provide day-to-day legal support.
- Prioritize competing tasks and ensure deadlines are met.
- Graduate of an accredited Legal Assistant program or equivalent relevant experience.
- At least 1 year of experience as a Litigation Legal Assistant.
- Strata law experience is an asset.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe, BC Online, and MYLTSA.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage a high volume of work and competing priorities.
- Client-focused approach with a commitment to excellent service.
- Ability to follow instructions, meet strict deadlines, and exercise sound judgment.
- Professionalism, discretion, and commitment to confidentiality.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Schedule court dates, coordinate court and tribunal filings, prepare legal correspondence, and maintain organized files and deadline-tracking systems. Manage lawyers’ calendars and daily practice needs, communicate with clients and legal professionals about file progress, and provide general administrative and legal support.
Requirements
Requires graduation from an accredited Legal Assistant program or equivalent relevant experience, plus at least one year of litigation legal assistant experience. Candidates should be proficient with Microsoft Office, Adobe, BC Online, and MYLTSA, and demonstrate strong communication, organization, attention to detail, confidentiality, and the ability to manage competing priorities; strata law experience is an asset.
Skills
- Litigation Support
- Court Scheduling
- Court and Tribunal Filings
- Legal Correspondence
- File Management
- Deadline Tracking
- Calendar Management
- Client Communication
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Adobe
- BC Online
- MYLTSA
- Organization
- Attention to Detail
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Legal
- Administrative
Keywords
- Litigation
- Legal Assistant
- Strata Law
- Court Registries
- Court Filings
- Tribunal Filings
- Applications
- Legal Correspondence
- File Management
- Bring-Forward Systems
- Deadline Tracking
- Calendar Management
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Adobe
- BC Online
- MYLTSA
- Client Service
- Confidentiality