Legal Assistant

We are currently recruiting for an experienced legal assistant who specializes in litigation to join our Vancouver team.  They will provide direct support to a small group of lawyers.  The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years of litigation experience. This is a full-time, non-exempt position, with hybrid work mode including 3 days on site at the office. 

The salary range of $60,000 to $75,000 —based on experience level and overall qualifications — represents our firm's reasonable expectation of pay at the time of posting, in accordance with BC's Pay Transparency Act.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation and production of a variety of legal documents, with accuracy, in the area of litigation.
• Attending to file openings, preparation, and management.
• Preparation of daily correspondence.
• Entering time and working with the billing department, as required.
• Performing online searches and filings through BC Online/BC Registries.
• Proofreading of typed material for grammatical, typographical, or spelling errors.
• Maintaining an efficient bring forward/follow-up system.
• Carrying out other general administrative tasks as required by the firm.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Legal Assistant Certification from an accredited institution or the equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience as a legal assistant in the area of litigation with knowledge and understanding of the B.C. Supreme Court Rules.
• Solid understanding of law office procedures.
• Strong computer skills in the area of Microsoft Suite.
• iManage, 3E experience would be an asset.
• Rigor and attention to detail.
• Great organization and prioritization skills.
• Handling and prioritizing workload while working under pressure of tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Behaving in a professional manner with lawyers, clients, and other team members at all levels.
• Team-spirit, strong sense of collaboration and positive, "can-do" attitude.

The Firm

When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 500 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide. Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for both our clients and our firm. We work as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly. We are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves. We are devoted to providing an environment in which everyone can realise their potential, using its legal and professional skills to support its communities. We do this through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment, including through our commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets.

Our Commitment

Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity. Learn more about our interview process.

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This is the job description as constituted at present; however, Clyde & Co reserves the right to reasonably amend it in accordance with the changing needs of the business.