Litigation Legal Assistant – Vancouver
Job Reference ID: MLTA-VAN-202505-045
- Closing Date:
- Closes June 9, 2025
- Location:
- Vancouver
- Position:
- Legal Assistant
About our Firm
MLT Aikins is a full-service law firm of more than 300 lawyers and nearly 500 additional team members across the four western provinces. Named one of Canada’s best law firms by the Globe and Mail, MLT Aikins is the only law firm to have offices in Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Saskatoon, Regina and Winnipeg. As one of the largest firms in Canada, we have the bench strength and geographic scope to meet the increasingly complex needs of clients.
Base salary: $50,000 – $65,000. Compensation based on skills and experience.
MLT Aikins is looking for a litigation legal assistant responsible for providing administrative and clerical support in the litigation group of the Vancouver office. Our ideal candidate is highly organized, has excellent interpersonal and communication skills and is able to follow instructions with minimal supervision and to thrive in a fast-paced, professional environment.
Responsibilities include:
- Editing and formatting correspondence and documents
- Performing various administrative tasks, including file opening and closing, billing and following up to review outstanding accounts, copying and scanning
- Maintaining an efficient digital file system using strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
- Booking examinations, court and hearing dates, and maintaining the BF system
- Assisting with preparing court materials such as application records, books of authorities, appeal records and appeal books
- Playing an active role and taking initiative in assisting the lawyers with practice management tasks such as booking meetings and boardrooms and organizing conference calls, hotel arrangements and registration for seminars and courses
Qualifications include:
- Graduate of a recognized legal assistant program or equivalent
- A minimum of two to three years of experience as a litigation legal assistant in British Columbia
- Experience in ICBC Defence or similar high volume and fast-paced litigation is an asset
- Advanced computer skills including in Word, Excel, Outlook and document management software
- Ability to follow instructions with minimal supervision and thrive in a fast-paced, professional team environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including proofreading, spelling and grammar skills
- Strong organization skills, exceptional attention to detail and the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
- A client-focused approach and commitment to providing exceptional service to internal and external clients
We offer:
- A competitive salary including individual performance bonus
- Ongoing job-specific training and opportunities for professional development
- Comprehensive coverage for health and wellness benefits
- Access to group savings plans and investment options
- Growth and development opportunities
- Mentorship and support
- A positive and inclusive work environment
Our diversity statement:
MLT Aikins is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building an inclusive and diverse work environment. Our principles of diversity, equity and inclusion create a space for everyone to collaborate, allowing us to deliver excellent and increasingly innovative legal services to our clients. We encourage individuals of a diverse group to apply to our job postings.
If this sounds like you, please click the “Apply” button to set up a candidate profile and submit your resumé and cover letter. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.