Hybrid Paralegal (Litigation)

Boughton Law•Vancouver, BC

1d•CA$75,000 - CA$100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Boughton Law is seeking an experienced Hybrid Paralegal (Litigation) to join their team. This is an important and high-responsibility role supporting a busy, fast-paced practice. The ideal candidate will be confident, proactive, and highly organized, with a strong sense of urgency and follow-through. This position is a hybrid support role, combining legal administrative assistant (LAA) responsibilities with paralegal-level tasks, offering variety and the ability to handle both administrative and substantive file-related work. The firm is committed to excellence, integrity, professionalism, community, and continuous development, fostering a collaborative and engaging work environment.

Requirements

Graduate of a Legal Administrative Assistant Program or similar education and experience
Minimum 3+ years of experience as a Legal Administrative Assistant in a litigation practice
Strong working knowledge of litigation procedures and court processes
Experience with Provincial Court and Supreme Court matters
Familiarity with the Rules of Court
Experience with billing/invoicing processes in a legal environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with clients, lawyers, and staff
Strong organizational and time management skills
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to adapt quickly to changing assignments and practice areas
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
Professional judgment and discretion when handling confidential information
Strong client service orientation
Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

Experience drafting standard correspondence is an asset

Responsibilities

Preparing correspondence and documents using digital dictation, email instructions, copy typing, and handwritten notes (Word and Outlook)
Liaise with other lawyers and associates on file materials
Drafting standard letters, pleadings, and court documents using precedents
Managing court filing deadlines and coordinating hearing dates
Scheduling trials, discoveries, and related litigation steps, and preparing required documentation
Preparing pleadings, affidavits, lists of documents, and document briefs
Opening files and maintaining electronic and physical filing systems
Maintaining bring-forward systems to ensure timely follow-up and receipt of requested materials
Preparing invoices and posting time (Acumin accounting software)
Performing other related duties as required