Our client, a well-established law firm in the Fraser Valley, is seeking an experienced Construction Law Legal Assistant to join its litigation team. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organized legal professional who enjoys managing files independently and supporting lawyers in a busy construction litigation practice.
Responsibilities
- Manage construction litigation files from opening to closing with minimal supervision
- Prepare, draft, revise, and file legal documents including pleadings, court applications, trial briefs, Notices of Civil Claim, and legal correspondence
- Maintain electronic and physical client files in accordance with firm procedures
- Coordinate trial dates, mediations, discoveries, hearings, and other litigation deadlines
- Manage lawyer calendars, bring forward systems, and limitation dates
- Review and summarize factual materials and supporting documentation
- Record billable time, including drafting, legal research, client communication, and file management activities
- Prepare monthly work in progress (WIP) reports, client invoices, and lawyer billing using Clio
- Process incoming and outgoing mail, courier packages, and email correspondence
- Assist with the creation and maintenance of construction law precedents
- Maintain strict confidentiality while providing professional client service
Qualifications
- Legal Administrative Assistant certificate
- Minimum 5 years of legal assistant experience, preferably in construction litigation or civil litigation
- Strong understanding of litigation procedures and court filings
- Experience managing files independently in a fast-paced legal environment
- Experience using Clio or similar legal practice management software is an asset
- Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize competing deadlines
- Professional, dependable, and able to maintain confidentiality at all times
Compensation & Benefits
- $38 - $43 per hour, depending on experience
- Health Spending Account
- Paid time off
- On-site parking
This posting represents an active and genuine vacancy with one 3 Step Recruitment’s clients and is not for speculative or pipeline recruitment.
3 Step Recruitment and/or our Clients may use, from time to time, AI-assisted tools to support the screening and evaluation of applications; however, these tools are not intended to replace human judgement or decision-making in the hiring process.
Pay: $38.00-$43.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Abbotsford, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Do you have experience supporting lawyers in construction litigation or civil litigation?
Experience:
- Legal Assistant in a litigation practice: 5 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Legal Administrative Assistant certificate (required)
Work Location: In person
