Litigation Legal Assistant

1 week ago

Vancouver, Canada MLT Aikins LLP Full time

**Job Title**: Litigation Legal Assistant, Bankruptcy & Insolvency

**Location**: Vancouver, BC

**Closing date**: July 25,2025

**Competition Number: MLTA-VAN-202507-054**

**Base Salary**:$65,000 - $80,000. Compensation based on skills and experience

**Who we are**

MLT Aikins is a full-service law firm of more than 300 lawyers and nearly 500 additional team members across the four western provinces. Named one of Canada’s best law firms by the _Globe and Mail_, MLT Aikins is the only law firm to have offices in Winnipeg, Regina, Saskatoon, Calgary, Edmonton, and Vancouver. As one of the largest firms in Canada, we have the bench strength and geographic scope to meet the increasingly complex needs of clients.

**Job summary**

**Responsibilities include**:

- Copy editing and formatting legal correspondence and documents, including pleadings, affidavits, and court forms
- Filing documents with courts following British Columbia procedures and deadlines
- Assisting with trial and hearing preparation, including compiling briefs and organizing exhibits
- Performing various administrative tasks, including file opening and closing, billing and follow-up to review outstanding accounts, copying, and scanning
- Managing calendars, coordinating meetings, scheduling hearings, and monitoring deadlines
- Maintaining an efficient digital file system, utilizing strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail

**Qualifications include**:

- Graduate of a recognized legal assistant program or equivalent
- Minimum five years of experience as a legal assistant in a litigation practice in BC
- Experience or familiarity with bankruptcy and insolvency law is strongly preferred
- Solid understanding of BC Supreme Court Civil Rules and litigation procedures
- Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- The ability to follow instructions with mínimal supervision and to thrive in a fast-paced, professional team environment
- Advanced computer skills including Word, Excel, Outlook, and document management software
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including proofreading, spelling and grammar skills
- Strong organization skills and exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
- A client-focused approach and commitment to providing exceptional service to internal and external clients

**We offer**:

- A competitive salary including individual performance bonus
- Ongoing job-specific training and opportunities for professional development
- Comprehensive coverage for health and wellness benefits
- Access to group savings plans and investment options
- Growth and development opportunities
- Mentorship and support
- A positive and inclusive work environment

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