Legal Administrative Assistant Labour and Litigation

Legal Administrative Assistant – Employment & Labour and Litigation, Vancouver

BC Legal Management Association is looking for a Legal Administrative Assistant to support a team of lawyers practicing in our Employment & Labour and Litigation groups. This position is ideal for someone enthusiastic, flexible, and adept at client management and billing support.

DLA Piper is a global law firm located in more than 40 countries. Our mission is to be the leading global business law firm. DLA Piper (Canada) LLP is one of Canada’s leading law firms with a team of innovative, proactive, and dedicated lawyers, administrative and support staff.

• Billing support for a group of lawyers, including generating and transmitting monthly bills through electronic billing hubs (E-billing experience is an asset).
• Provide all administrative support: conducting conflicts checks, opening and closing files.
• Maintain established filing systems and confidential files.
• Document production support for daily correspondence, pleadings, and other documents.
• File preparation and management.
• Assist with booking tribunal and court dates and communicate with registries.
• Organize, assemble, and manage documents and books for hearings.
• Liaise with legal assistants, paralegals, other lawyers, and clients on file progress.
• Perform other legal duties as required.

• Minimum of 5 years as a Legal Administrative Assistant, with Litigation experience. Employment & Labour experience is an asset.
• Graduate of an accredited Legal Administrative Assistant program or relevant experience.
• Understanding and familiarity with administrative tribunal and court procedures.
• Proven experience handling a high-volume practice.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and time management, prioritizing high-volume tasks.
• Dedicated to providing service beyond expectation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven problem‑solving skills and creative solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple internal clients and adapt to their needs.

• Comprehensive health benefits starting on day one, including extended health and dental coverage, life insurance, AD&D, and emergency travel insurance (100% premiums paid by firm).
• Disability coverage: short- and long-term.
• Retirement savings benefits: support staff pension plan and Group RRSP.
• Time off: competitive vacation, paid sick time, statutory and some non‑statutory holidays.
• Wellness benefits:
  Employee Assistance Plan and fitness/wellness subsidy.
• Hybrid work environment with majority flexibility.
• Professional development support.
• Collaborative team environment.

to apply:

We thank all candidates for their interest; only short‑listed candidates will be contacted.

DLA Piper Canada encourages applicants with disabilities to contact us for accommodation during the recruitment process. We will consult and provide suitable accommodation in a manner that considers the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability.