Litigation Legal Assistant

Cleveland Doan LLP, an established law firm in the White Rock/South Surrey community for over 30 years, has an immediate opening for a Litigation Legal Assistant. The candidate must have a minimum of 5 years experience in litigation, preferably in a broad range of litigation areas, and have a comprehensive understanding of the BC Supreme Court Civil Rules. We have an excellent working environment with great opportunities and will support attendance at future CLE courses.

• Review incoming correspondence and draft responses
• Posting daily timesheets and preparing client billings in Unity software
• Maintaining an efficient file management and bring forward system
• Meeting deadlines and limitation dates
• Coordinate and schedule client appointments, examinations for discovery and other appointments
• Drafting pleadings, correspondence and related documents, and filing court documents
• Assisting lawyer in preparing for court
• Providing overflow assistance and various general administrative duties as required

• Proficient knowledge of civil litigation rules and procedures
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook, Excel)
• Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and solve problems in a fast paced environment
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collegial team
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Extraordinary customer service, provided in a professional, mature and courteous manner
• Highly dependable and adaptable with a great work ethic
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills

* Interested candidates may email resumes with cover letter and reference letters to:  Although we thank all applicants for their interest in Cleveland Doan LLP, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.