Legal Assistant – Commercial Litigation

McEwan Partners is a leading boutique litigation firm in Downtown Vancouver founded by a group of industry-recognized litigators. Our practice is primarily in commercial, securities and public law, at trial and appellate levels.

We are currently looking for a full-time Legal Administrative Assistant (LAA) to join our firm. The position provides an opportunity to work with a vibrant, hard-working team of professionals in a collegial environment. The successful candidate will be a team-player, energetic, flexible, highly motivated, and enjoy the variety of work that comes with the small firm model.

Responsibilities

• Perform legal assistant/paralegal duties in various areas of law for all levels of Court;
• Prepare correspondence and documents ensuring compliance with Rules of Court;
• Conduct file management, including preparing and maintaining binders/documents and filing as needed.
• Maintain a well-organized work environment and implement efficient processes that minimizes lawyers’ administrative load, including an active bring forward system.
• Coordinating bookings for meetings, mediations, discoveries, and hearings.
• Other duties/responsibilities as delegated.

Skills

• A strong orientation to delivering a high-level standard of service, including professionalism, reliability, and mature judgment.
• Critical thinking skills, a high level of initiative, and a proactive approach to problem solving.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, produce high-quality accurate work, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• A thorough understanding of litigation legal procedures at different levels of court. Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion with sensitive information.
• Strong organizational and document management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Advanced technical skills including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Adobe, Soluno, and iManage.
• Experience with e-discovery software, preferably Everlaw, is an asset.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years’ experience as a legal assistant.
• Graduation from an accredited Legal Administrative Assistant (LAA) program is considered an asset.
• Experience in commercial litigation and/or personal injury practice is considered an asset.

Compensation

• McEwan Partners offers a competitive compensation and benefits package as well as a diverse and supportive work environment.
• The base annual salary range for candidates with the required experience is $70,000 to $85,000.

To Apply

• Please send your application via email to [email protected] with the job title in the email subject line.

• Please Note: at this time we are not accepting applications via RECRUITERS.

• While we appreciate all applications received, only those shortlisted will be contacted.