Commercial Litigation: Sr. Legal/Paralegal Assistant

Job summary

Perform legal assistant and paralegal duties across various levels of court, including preparing correspondence and ensuring compliance with Rules of Court. Manage files, coordinate bookings for hearings and mediations, and implement efficient administrative processes to support lawyers.

Job details

McEwan Partners www.mcewanpartners.com Published August 27, 2026 Location 1500 - 733 Seymour Street, Vancouver, Canada Category Legal Administrative Assistant Job Type Full-time Minimum 70000 Maximum 95000 Description McEwan Partners is a leading boutique litigation firm in Downtown Vancouver founded by a group of industry-recognized litigators. Our practice is primarily in commercial, securities and public law, at trial and appellate levels. We are currently looking for a full-time Intermediate/Senior Paralegal/Legal Administrative Assistant (LAA) to join our growing firm. The position provides an opportunity to work with a vibrant, hard-working team of professionals in a collegial environment. The successful candidate will be a team-player, energetic, flexible, highly motivated, and enjoy the variety of work that comes with the small firm model. Responsibilities Perform legal assistant/paralegal duties in various areas of law for all levels of Court; Prepare correspondence and documents ensuring compliance with Rules of Court; Conduct file management, including preparing and maintaining binders/documents and filing as needed. Maintain a well-organized work environment and implement efficient processes that minimizes lawyers’ administrative load, including an active bring forward system. Coordinating bookings for meetings, mediations, discoveries, and hearings. Other duties/responsibilities as delegated. Skills A strong orientation to delivering a high-level standard of service, including professionalism, reliability, and mature judgment. Critical thinking skills, a high level of initiative, and a proactive approach to problem solving. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, produce high-quality accurate work, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. A thorough understanding of litigation legal procedures at different levels of court. Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion with sensitive information. Strong organizational and document management skills with exceptional attention to detail. Advanced technical skills including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Adobe, Soluno, and iManage. Experience with e-discovery software, preferably Everlaw, is an asset. Qualifications Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a paralegal or legal assistant. Graduation from an accredited Legal Administrative Assistant (LAA) program is considered an asset. Experience in commercial litigation and/or personal injury practice is considered an asset. Compensation McEwan Partners offers a competitive compensation and benefits package as well as a diverse and supportive work environment. The base annual salary range for candidates with the required experience is $70,000 to $90,000. To Apply Please send your application via email to dpoon@mcewanpartners.com with the job title in the email subject line. Please Note: at this time we are not accepting applications via RECRUITERS. While we appreciate all applications received, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

What you’ll do

Perform legal assistant and paralegal duties across various levels of court, including preparing correspondence and ensuring compliance with Rules of Court. Manage files, coordinate bookings for hearings and mediations, and implement efficient administrative processes to support lawyers.

Requirements

Requires a minimum of 5 years of experience as a paralegal or legal assistant, preferably with a background in commercial litigation or personal injury. Proficiency in legal software such as Soluno, iManage, and Microsoft Office is essential.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package • Benefits package

Listed skills

• Adobe · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Critical Thinking · Preferred
• Microsoft Word · Preferred
• interpersonal communication · Preferred
• Microsoft Outlook · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Legal Assistant Duties
• Paralegal Duties
• File Management
• Court Rules Compliance
• Document Management
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Word
• Adobe
• Soluno
• iManage
• Everlaw
• Commercial Litigation
• Interpersonal Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Confidentiality

Job areas

• Legal
• Administrative