Description
Richards Buell Sutton LLP is British Columbia’s oldest law firm, with over 155 years of practising law and offices in downtown Vancouver and Surrey. As a full-service law firm, we are committed to providing the highest standard of service to our clients, and strive to be one of the top employers in B.C.
We are seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant in our Vancouver office to support our Litigation Department. This role involves working on a broad range of litigation matters, including civil, commercial and construction matters.
This position is ideal for a highly organized, detail oriented and proactive LAA, experienced in managing complex litigation files in a fast-paced environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Managing litigation files from intake through to settlement or trial
- Drafting pleadings, list of documents applications, affidavits, and correspondence
- Preparing mediation briefs and trial materials, examination for discovery and arbitrations
- Filing and serving court documents in the BC Supreme Court
- Tracking limitation periods and critical litigation deadlines
- Supporting occupiers’ liability claims under the Occupiers Liability Act
- Assisting with construction litigation matters, including builder’s lien filings under the Builders Lien Act
- Communicating with clients in a professional and compassionate manner
- Time entry, billing support, and general litigation administrative assistance
- Providing additional support to members of the Litigation Department as required
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
- Completion of an accredited Legal Administrative Assistant program
- 4+ years of litigation LAA experience (BC experience required)
- Solid understanding of BC Supreme Court Civil Rules
- Exposure to construction litigation is a bonus
- Exceptional organizational and deadline management skills
- Ability to manage multiple active files independently
- Strong client service orientation and emotional intelligence
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe PDF, FileSite/iManage DMS, and Elite 3E accounting software (preferred)
WHAT WE OFFER
- Competitive compensation aligned with experience
- A collaborative and professional litigation team
- Opportunity to contribute to a growing practice
- For further information, please contact Cindy Hildebrandt, Director of Human Resources, at [email protected]