At a Glance
- Tasks: Support litigation processes from start to finish, drafting documents and managing deadlines.
- Company: Join a respected litigation boutique known for its collaborative culture and high-calibre work.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid work model, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with opportunities to learn and grow in your legal career.
- Why this job: Work alongside experienced litigators and make a real impact in the legal field.
- Qualifications: LAA Certificate or relevant experience with 3+ years in civil litigation preferred.
The predicted salary is between 81000 - 99000 $ per year.
- Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant - Insurance Defense
- Vancouver (Hybrid)
- $60,000 - $70,000
ABOUT US
STRIVE is a specialist recruitment firm offering proactive recruitment solutions in the areas of Accounting & Finance, Corporate Administration, Manufacturing Operations, and Technology.
STRIVE supports various clients from small to medium-sized enterprises to Fortune 500 organizations for their permanent, contract, and temporary recruitment needs.
THE ROLE
We are partnering with a well-respected litigation boutique with a national presence and deep expertise in insurance, class actions, and health law.
With offices in Vancouver and Toronto, this firm is known for its collaborative culture and high-calibre legal work across multiple jurisdictions.
- We are recruiting for a
- Litigation LAA to join their growing
Vancouver office . This role offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced litigators who appear before courts at all levels, including the Supreme Court of Canada.
Supporting 2 new associates, the successful candidate will primarily be working in Insurance Defense, with some Health Law matters as well.
The successful candidate will be motivated, a quick learner and an integral part of their friendly and collaborative team.
You will be able to take initiative to handle files from open to close, keeping the lawyers organized and ensuring no deadlines are missed.
Responsibilities
- Performing LAA work from file opening to closing.
- Drafting simple pleadings, including application records, books of authorities, appeal records and appeal books.
- Drafting correspondence.
- Filing documents with court registries.
- Communicating with opposing counsel, experts and clients.
- Maintaining BF limitation dates.
Requirements
- LAA Certificate or relevant experience.
- 3+ years of experience in civil litigation (Insurance Defense) - some Health Law strongly preferred
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to deal directly with clients and all levels of staff.
- Ability to meet deadlines under pressure while maintaining a positive attitude.
- Excellent attention to detail, organized and proactive, able to multitask and handle changing priorities.
- Work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficiency in MS Word and a Document Management system (Prolaw Ideal).
- Knowledge of the BC Supreme Court Civil Rules and ability to interpret Rules and Acts.
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Legal Administrative Assistant in Vancouver employer: STRIVE Recruitment Inc.
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