Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant

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Job Details

Full Time

Location

Vancouver, BC

Salary

dollar sign 55,000 to 60,000 per year

Job Description

Job Description

We seek a competent litigation legal assistant to support our client's active litigation practice at a substantial and reputable firm in Vancouver. This position provides a fantastic chance to work with a well-known clientele in a fast-paced, dynamic setting. The ideal applicant will be self-motivated, meticulous, and able to handle several projects with initiative and resourcefulness.

What You’ll Do:

Provide comprehensive support to our client’s litigation practice.
Act as the primary liaison between our client’s managing partner, associates, staff, and clients.
Ensure our client’s Managing Partner is informed of urgent and priority issues and manage follow-up activities.
Draft court documents, prepare for hearings and trials, and schedule applications.
Collaborate with other staff, oversee project progress, and ensure deadlines are met.
Perform a wide range of administrative duties, including maintaining both paper and electronic filing systems, contact lists, and directories.
Compose routine correspondence and transcribe documents and reports.
Attend meetings and prepare minutes.
Handle additional duties as assigned, including providing support to other lawyers as needed.

What You Need:

Minimum of two years of experience supporting a litigation lawyer.
Familiarity with Canadian court procedures.
A strong team player who can build productive relationships across the firm.
Outstanding organizational, time-management, and multitasking abilities.
Resourceful with a "can-do" attitude, able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and a Document Management Program. Experience with Soluno or PC Law is a plus.

What's In It For You

This role offers you a competitive salary range between $55,000 to $60,000 including other comprehensive benefits packages including extended healthcare, dental as well as life insurance.

About Hunt Personnel/Temporarily Yours

Hunt Personnel/Temporarily Yours is one of Vancouver's most well-established and successful recruitment firms. We recruit top-quality candidates for some of the most high-profile companies in the lower mainland. Our specialty areas are Administrative Support, Accounting & Finance, Legal Support, Call Centre and Customer Services Office Administrative Recruitment, Temporary Office Administrative Staffing, Human Resources, Supply Chain & Logistics, Legal Assistants & Paralegals, PR & Communications, Sales & Account Executives, Marketing & Communications, IT & Network Support and Management & Professional placement.