Float Legal Assistant – Vancouver

Our client, a well-established and highly respected Vancouver law firm, is seeking an experienced Float Legal Assistant to join its team. This is an excellent opportunity for a versatile, organized, and adaptable legal professional who enjoys variety and working in a collaborative environment.

The successful candidate will provide coverage and administrative support to lawyers across the firm’s litigation practice areas, assisting during staff absences and periods of increased workload.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal administrative support to lawyers and legal teams, including vacation coverage and overflow assistance.
• Prepare, draft, revise, and format legal documents, pleadings, correspondence, and court materials.
• Manage litigation files from opening through to closing.
• Prepare and file court documents, ensuring compliance with applicable court rules and deadlines.
• Maintain calendars, schedule appointments, and monitor critical dates and limitation periods.
• Manage lawyer inboxes, correspondence, and document organization.
• Coordinate communication with clients, opposing counsel, court registries, and other parties.
• Assist with monthly billing, expense reports, and general administrative duties.
• Provide seamless support across different practice groups as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Legal Assistant in a litigation practice.
• Commercial litigation experience is preferred; however, candidates with experience in other litigation practice areas will be considered, provided they have a thorough working knowledge of the BC Supreme Court Civil Rules and court procedures.
• Legal Assistant diploma or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of litigation procedures, court filings, document preparation, and deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and BC Online. Experience with iManage and Acumin is an asset.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and adapt quickly to different lawyers’ working styles.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional, dependable, and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $67,000–$77,000, depending on experience.
• Full-time, permanent position.
• Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Supportive and professional team environment.
• Opportunity to gain exposure to a variety of litigation matters.

If you are an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant who enjoys variety, thrives in a busy environment, and takes pride in providing exceptional support, we would welcome the opportunity to speak with you.

Please send your resume in confidence 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.