Legal Administrative Assistant - Labour & Employment

Legal Administrative Assistant - Labour & Employment

Location: Victoria, BC

Salary: $60,000 – $75,000

Schedule: Full-Time | In-office preferred but possibility for occasional hybrid after probation

Term: 12-Month Contract (Potential for Extension)

Our client, a respected Victoria-based law firm with offices in the lower mainland, is seeking an experienced Legal Administrative Assistant to join its Labour & Employment group on a full-time, one-year contract. This opportunity is ideal for a highly organized legal professional who enjoys supporting a busy practice and working closely with lawyers in a collaborative environment.

The successful candidate will have previous law firm experience and ideally bring exposure to Labour & Employment law. The contract is anticipated to begin in September, with the possibility of extension for the right individual.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, format, proofread, and manage a variety of legal documents, correspondence, agreements, and employment-related materials.
• Coordinate lawyer calendars, meetings, hearings, mediations, and other appointments.
• Open, organize, maintain, and close client files in accordance with firm procedures.
• Track deadlines, limitation dates, and critical file milestones.
• Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence and communications.
• Liaise professionally with clients, opposing counsel, tribunals, and external stakeholders.
• Assist with billing, time entry, expense submissions, and administrative reporting.
• Maintain electronic and physical file systems.
• Provide general administrative and practice support to members of the Labour & Employment team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of experience as a Legal Administrative Assistant within a law firm environment.
• Previous Labour & Employment experience is strongly preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited Legal Administrative Assistant program.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal document management systems.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to prioritize competing deadlines in a fast-paced practice.
• Professional, team-oriented, and client-service focused approach.

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