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Legal Assistant - Litigation Float

Vancouver, BC
On-site
Posted Aug 10, 2026
1 position

$50,000–$55,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Legal Assistant will manage court filings, draft legal correspondence and pleadings, and maintain calendars and file systems. They will also liaise with legal professionals and clients to ensure efficient practice management and administrative support.

Job details

Who We Are Clark Wilson LLP is a leading, innovative law firm in British Columbia. For over 100 years, we’ve proudly advised clients on a comprehensive range of legal issues, and with over 200 professionals serving some of the most recognizable brands in the world, we’ve built a culture of collaboration, inclusivity, and excellence. As leaders in our markets, we continue to grow by fostering strong relationships, delivering exceptional service, and empowering our people to succeed. We are consistently recognized for our professional achievements, and we take pride in creating a workplace where people enjoy coming to work every day. How You’ll Help Us Better Service Our Clients We are seeking a Legal Assistant to join our Legal Support Services team. This is a full-time, fully on-site, permanent position—ideal for individuals who are eager for growth, committed to excellence, and looking to build their career in a collaborative environment. What You’ll Be Doing You are detail-oriented, proactive, and thrive in a team environment. You enjoy contributing to high-quality work while providing outstanding support to clients and colleagues. This role is 100% on site. Daily responsibilities and tasks include, but are not limited to: setting court dates and communicating with registries; arranging court filings and applications; preparing and drafting various correspondence and documents, including court pleadings; drafting, preparing, editing, and formatting various legal documents and correspondence; preparing transaction books as required; maintaining efficient file management and bring-forward system; maintaining a full calendar, email management and managing lawyers’ practice; liaising with legal assistants, paralegals, other lawyers, and clients on file progress; and general administrative duties as required. How You’ll Be a Great Fit for This Role We’re looking for someone who brings both skills and mindset: graduate of an accredited legal assistant program or relevant experience; a minimum of 1 year of experience as a legal assistant; strong technical skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe, BC Online, and MYLTSA; excellent verbal and written communication skills; excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; the ability to prioritize a high volume of tasks and competing priorities; a client-centered approach with a commitment to providing outstanding service; the ability to follow instructions and adhere to strict deadlines; dedicated to providing service beyond expectation; and the ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion and confidentiality and to adapt to changing demands. The Exciting Extras In addition to a competitive salary of $50,000 – $60,000, we provide a comprehensive benefits package to help you thrive at work and at home: Health Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, prescriptions, paramedical services, life insurance, and overseas emergency medical care. Retirement Planning: RRSP matching program. Pregnancy & Parental Leave: Top-up benefits to 100% of salary for a portion of your leave. Health & Wellness Spending Account: Flexible coverage for what matters most to you—whether that’s fitness classes, an exercise bike, or your pet’s vet bills. Recognition: Long service bonuses and celebrations. Work-Life Balance: Generous vacation, bonus days, five personal days, plus a paid day off on your work anniversary. Community & Culture: Weekly socials, team-building events, employee appreciation week, and opportunities to give back through firm-led initiatives. Professional Growth: Training and resources to support your personal and career development. Referral Program: Generous bonuses for successful employee referrals. How to Apply Click the blue “Careers” button to submit your application. Clark Wilson LLP is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Diversity, inclusion, and respect are fundamental to our culture—we don’t just celebrate them, we rely on them to drive innovation, foster belonging, and grow together. To learn more about what it’s like to work at Clark Wilson, visit our Careers Page. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of experience as a legal assistant and a graduate degree from an accredited legal assistant program. Strong technical proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe, and specific legal platforms like BC Online and MYLTSA is required.

Benefits

• Medical insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Prescription drug coverage • Paramedical services • Life insurance • Overseas emergency medical care • RRSP matching program • Pregnancy and parental leave top-up • Health and wellness spending account • Long service bonuses • Paid vacation • Personal days • Paid work anniversary day • Professional development training