Litigation and Solicitor’s Practice

Vancouver, BC
Hybrid
Posted Nov 4, 2026
1 position

$50,000–$70,000 / year

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Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level

Job summary

Prepare and format legal documents, manage lawyer calendars and limitation dates, maintain files, communicate with clients and legal professionals, and handle billing and invoices. Perform court filings, including e-filing, and conduct public registry searches as needed.

Job details

Munro & Crawford munrocrawford.ca Published November 2, 2026 Location 5670 Yew Street, Vancouver, Canada Category Legal Assistant Job Type Full-time Minimum 50000 Maximum 70000 Description About Us Located in the West Side of Vancouver, we are a boutique law firm that specializes in various aspects of estate work: planning, administration and litigation. We are looking for a dedicated Legal Assistant to join our team The Opportunity We are seeking an organized, detail-oriented, and proactive Legal Assistant to join our growing team. In this role, you will work closely with the responsible lawyers on files, manage day-to-day administrative functions, handle client communications, and ensure our files move forward smoothly. This is a fantastic opportunity for a professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in high-quality work. Key Responsibilities Prepare, draft, and format legal correspondence, pleadings, agreements, and other legal documents. Manage lawyer calendars, schedule appointments, track critical limitation dates, and maintain bring-forward (BF) systems. Open, maintain, organize, and close physical and electronic files in accordance with firm procedures. Liaise professionally with clients, opposing counsel, court registries, and third-party vendors. Manage billing processes, including preparing pre-bills, tracking disbursements, and processing invoices. Perform court filings (including e-filing via Court Services Online) and conduct public registry searches as required. Qualifications & Skills Graduation from a recognized Legal Administrative Assistant (LAA) program, or equivalent practical experience. 5+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant, preferably with litigation experience. Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and legal software platforms (experience with is an asset). Strong understanding of BC Supreme Court Rules, court registry procedures, and legal terminology. Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with a strong client-service mindset. Excellent organizational and time-management abilities, with a proven track record of meeting strict deadlines. What We Offer Competitive base salary ranging from (commensurate with experience). Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits package. Paid time off and firm holidays. Hybrid work flexibility Professional development opportunities and tuition reimbursement for relevant courses. To Apply If you are a motivated legal professional looking to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience to sabina@munrocrawford.ca We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Applicants need graduation from a recognized Legal Administrative Assistant program or equivalent practical experience, and at least five years of legal assistant experience, preferably in litigation. They should be proficient with Microsoft Office, understand BC Supreme Court Rules and court procedures, and demonstrate strong communication, organization, and deadline-management skills.