Senior Legal Assistant – Labour & Employment (Hybrid)
We are currently seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join a busy Labour & Employment practice with a well-established Vancouver law firm.
This is an excellent opportunity for a senior Legal Assistant who brings strong, recent experience in Labour & Employment law and is comfortable independently managing the administrative requirements of a busy legal practice.
The successful candidate will be highly organized, technically proficient, and confident managing files, calendars, deadlines, and day-to-day priorities with minimal supervision.
The Role
Your responsibilities will include:
- Preparing and revising legal documents, pleadings, correspondence, and other materials
- Managing files throughout their lifecycle, from opening through closing
- Maintaining organized electronic files, including the filing and management of email correspondence
- Independently diarizing important dates, deadlines, and other practice-management requirements
- Managing lawyers’ calendars and maintaining an accurate and reliable BF system
- Preparing monthly client accounts and expense reports
- Coordinating administrative requirements for the lawyers you support
- Assisting with lawyer marketing initiatives and related activities
What We’re Looking For
- 6+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant
- Recent Labour & Employment law experience is required
- LAA Certificate or equivalent relevant work experience
- Strong understanding of legal procedures and documentation
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Teams, OneDrive, and Adobe
- Advanced experience with a document management system; iManage experience is preferred
- Excellent writing, grammar, spelling, proofreading, and editing skills
- Professional and confident communication with clients, colleagues, and other parties
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to effectively prioritize a substantial workload
- Ability to independently handle routine matters with minimal supervision
The Opportunity
This position offers the opportunity to join a professional, collaborative, and team-oriented working environment where experienced Legal Assistants play an important role in supporting the firm’s practice.
The firm offers hybrid/flexible working arrangements following the introductory period.
Benefits
- Extended health, dental, and vision coverage
- Disability and life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- On-site gym
Compensation
Salary: $75,000–$90,000 annually, depending on experience.
This is a full-time, permanent position, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Please send your resume to legal@rjohnsoncorp.com, attention Richard.
While we thank all those who apply for their time, only those who are short-listed will be contacted due to the high volume of resumes received.