Legal Assistant - Corporate

We are seeking a Legal Assistant to join our team at MEP Business Counsel ("MEP"). This is an integral role on our team as a critical support for our Lawyers for both practice management and transactional work. We are currently looking for an energetic and multi-talented individual to support 2-3 of our Corporate Lawyers.

• Practice Management: file opening (collecting relevant information from clients as needed, e.g., Know Your Client and Source of Money forms), file closing and archiving, expense reports, trust paperwork, mail forwarding, management of calendars and meeting schedules, contact lists, and bring-forwards for a team of lawyers, answer and direct phone calls and inquiries by email, and communicating directly with clients as needed.
• Transactional Work: editing/formatting various correspondence, agreements, reports, forms, and spreadsheets; preparing trust paperwork for closings; coordinating the execution and collation of transaction documents; handling closing documents and preparing digital closing books; pulling searches from BC Online and LTSA.
• Billing: preparing WIP reports, pre-bills, and bills including edits and reviewing for accuracy and completeness; sending bills to clients and saving bills and correspondence to file; following up with clients on outstanding accounts receivable balances; preparing trust paperwork to pay invoices.
• Other Support: ancillary support and time-off coverage for other LAs; occasional shared coverage for limited reception duties.

• At least 2 years’ experience as a Legal Assistant in a similar law firm environment; ideally 5+ years, with focused experience in Business Law and experience with Real Estate and/or Employment Law as an asset.
• Completed an accredited Legal Administrative Assistant program or similar.
• Experience with legal applications such as Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, Litera Compare, Cosmolex, iManage, BC Online, Docu Sign, MyLTSA, Alf (as a definite plus).
• Strong technical and formatting skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize a busy workload.
• Collaborative, team-oriented mindset with a willingness to help and to ask for assistance when needed.
• Dedicated, driven, and committed to high standards of work product and client service.
• Strong problem solving, time management, and prioritization skills; professional demeanor.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to work independently and take direction.
• Calm under pressure in a fast-paced, high-volume practice; high degree of discretion handling confidential matters.

The salary range for this position is expected to be $55,000–$70,000, depending on years of experience, education, and qualifications. In addition to salary, we offer a bonus program based on excellence in job performance and contributions to the Firm, plus a referral bonus program for employee referrals for new hires. Health, vision, dental, paramedical coverage, life insurance, critical illness insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, and long-term disability coverage are provided.

All health benefit coverage premiums are 100% employer paid except LTD. We also offer a generous Health Spending Account, fitness/wellness/transit reimbursement, and an RRSP and TFSA program with an employer match component. We are committed to rewarding contributions and encouraging growth and professional development, with opportunities to expand skills within a genuine collegial environment.

We enjoy getting to know each other beyond day-to-day work, with numerous social events throughout the year, including some family events. Ask us about our annual team-based competition and our Summer Family Social!

We offer a hybrid working environment and reasonable flexibility in terms of working hours, with a focus on healthy work-life balance for all employees.

Like what you hear? Please apply by sending your resume and cover letter to  You can also learn more about our team on our website: