Litigation LAA/Paralegal

We are currently partnering with a highly regarded boutique law firm located in downtown Vancouver to hire a Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant / Paralegal Hybrid. Known for its collaborative work culture, process-driven approach, and strong commitment to staff development, this firm offers a rewarding environment for legal professionals who take pride in delivering high-quality support on complex files.

This opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented litigation assistant with strong BC litigation experience who is looking to join a tight-knit, professional team in the construction litigation space. You’ll gain exposure to large-scale files and work alongside respected legal experts in a modern, well-supported office environment.

About Our Client
With a longstanding reputation for excellence in construction and family law, our client is one of British Columbia’s most respected boutique law firms. The firm serves a wide array of clients from developers and construction firms to individual professionals and is deeply rooted in BC’s legal and business communities.
Located in Vancouver’s downtown core, our client operates with a centralized workflow model, allowing legal administrative assistants to collaborate across teams and gain experience with a variety of files. The firm promotes a highly supportive and respectful workplace culture, and offers its staff excellent benefits, professional development support, and the opportunity to be part of some of the most complex litigation work in the province.

About the Opportunity
This role is ideal for a litigation LAA or paralegal hybrid who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to take ownership of varied and challenging work. Rather than being assigned to a single lawyer, you’ll contribute to a centralized workflow system, where all tasks are routed through a shared hub and picked up collaboratively by the team.
This opportunity offers exposure to sophisticated litigation files, continued skill development, and the chance to be part of a firm that truly invests in its people through education reimbursement, professional development, and a full suite of group benefits.

About the Position
As part of the construction law group, you will assist with a wide range of civil litigation tasks supporting lawyers across the department. You’ll work on everything from file opening and document preparation to court filings and trial prep. The role involves collaboration with other LAAs and lawyers and requires strong time management and familiarity with BC Supreme Court Civil Rules.
This position reports into the LAA team structure and is supervised by team leads, with dotted-line collaboration across the department. You’ll play a vital role in maintaining file accuracy, managing deadlines, and ensuring timely court submissions.

Requirements:

• Legal Administrative Assistant Certificate from a recognized Canadian institution
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience supporting litigation in BC
• Willing and able to work in-office 5 days per week
• Familiarity with BC Supreme Court Civil Rules, court procedures, and filing deadlines
• Experience preparing legal documents: pleadings, binders, applications, etc.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Adobe (OCR, redacting, hyperlinking)
• Experience with BC Online, MyLTSA, and corporate/LTO searches
• Ability to work overtime if required

Nice to Haves:

• Experience with construction litigation files
• Experience using iManage document management software
• Proven ability to adapt to new technologies and workflow tools

Compensation:

• Salary: $60,000 - $75,000 depending on experience
• Benefits: Extended health, vision, and dental coverage, Long-term disability insurance, Parental leave top-up, Health & Wellness Allowance, Vacation and paid sick time, Matching Group RRSP plan, Education & professional development reimbursement, Regular firm social events

David Aplin & Associates Inc., operating as Aplin, and its associated brands, CompuStaff and Impact Recruitment, is an award-winning employment agency connecting diverse, top-tier talent with exceptional organizations across North America. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and charge no fees to apply or engage with our recruiters. Our clients partner with us to help expand and diversify their teams. Please note that all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any necessary work permits.