Legal Assistant – Labour & Employment Law

Original job posting

Provide administrative support to lawyers in a management-side labour and employment practice, including managing litigation files and tribunal proceedings. Responsibilities include drafting legal documents, managing court deadlines, maintaining client files, and handling billing tasks.

Job details

Mathews Dinsdale & Clark LLP www.mathewsdinsdale.com Published July 21, 2026 Location Vancouver, Canada Category Legal Administrative Assistant Job Type Full-time Minimum 60000 Maximum 80000 Description A highly regarded national boutique law firm specializing in Labour & Employment law is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support senior partners in our Vancouver office. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and fast-paced practice. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in labour and employment law, civil litigation, or commercial litigation. Key Responsibilities Provide support to multiple lawyers in a management-side labour and employment practice, including arbitrations, matters before the BC Labour Relations Board, Human Rights Tribunal proceedings, and litigation files Prepare, draft, and transcribe correspondence and legal documents Manage pleadings, court documents, and filing deadlines, with knowledge of BC court procedures Coordinate meetings, schedule appointments, and maintain lawyers’ calendars Organize and maintain client files (electronic and physical) Handle client communications and general administrative duties Enter daily time entries and assist with preparation of monthly client accounts and disbursements Monitor deadlines, ensure appropriate follow-ups, and help maintain high standards of client service Perform additional administrative tasks as required Qualifications Minimum 4+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant in litigation and/or labour and employment law Experience with British Columbia Labour Relations Board and Human Rights Tribunal matters is an asset Strong knowledge of BC court processes and litigation procedures Excellent written and verbal communication skills Exceptional organizational, time and practice management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities Strong attention to detail and a proactive, resourceful approach Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively within a team Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) Experience preparing and managing client accounts Familiarity with Acumin and document management systems (DMS) is an asset What We Offer A collaborative and professional work environment Exposure to complex and engaging labour and employment matters The opportunity to work closely with senior partners in a respected national boutique firm If you are a highly organized and motivated Legal Assistant looking to advance your career in a well-established labour and employment practice, we encourage you to apply.

What you’ll do

Provide administrative support to lawyers in a management-side labour and employment practice, including managing litigation files and tribunal proceedings. Responsibilities include drafting legal documents, managing court deadlines, maintaining client files, and handling billing tasks.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 4 years of experience as a Legal Assistant specializing in litigation or labour and employment law. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and knowledge of British Columbia court processes are essential.

Other relevant skills

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• Legal Assistance
• Labour Law
• Employment Law
• Civil Litigation
• Commercial Litigation
• Legal Document Drafting
• Transcription
• Pleadings Management
• Court Procedures
• Calendar Management
• Client Communication
• Time Entry
• Microsoft Office
• Acumin
• Document Management Systems

Job areas

• Legal
• Administrative