Legal Administrative Assistant - Litigation (Insurance Defence)
Top Benefits
About the role
Webster Hudson & Coombe LLP
whclaw.ca
Published
July 15, 2026
Location
Vancouver, Canada
Category
Legal Administrative Assistant
Job Type
Full-time
Minimum
60000
Maximum
75000
Description
Webster Hudson & Coombe LLP is a medium size downtown law firm with 16 lawyers and 25 support staff. Our team of solicitors and litigators are committed to providing reliable and innovative legal services. We offer competitive salaries and benefits. We are committed to providing a work/life balance atmosphere and offer a competitive salary and benefits package as well as firm events and staff appreciation..
We are looking for a legal administrative assistant to join our friendly and experienced litigation team.
Regular working hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm. This position is fully in office.
Salary range: $60,000 - $75,000
Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To
Opening and closing files Organizing and filing both paper and electronic documents Reviewing incoming correspondence and preparing responses Editing legal documents under the direction of lawyers/paralegals Calendar management, including scheduling appointments, trials, examination for discoveries, and experts Assisting with trial preparation Preparing and updating Lists of Documents Performing other administrative responsibilities from file opening to closing
Qualifications
Must have at least 3 - 5 years of related work experience, preferably in insurance defence. A graduate of a recognized Legal Administrative Assistant program (or other higher education qualification which is equivalent) A team player who can work independently and take initiative Strong working knowledge of court rules and procedures Strong communication skills both written and verbal Ability to prioritize and handle a high volume of work under strict deadlines Technological proficiency in Microsoft office applications, as well as an ability to learn new software programs quickly
Apply by submitting your resume and cover letter to our Human Resources Support, Rebecca Paterakis at rp@whclaw.ca
We thank all candidates for their interest; only those offered an interview will be contacted. All applications will be kept in confidence.
About BC Legal Management Association
We are a non-profit organization with more than 625 individual and 35 honorary members representing more than 185 member firms. Our member firms are predominantly located in the Metro Vancouver area, but also reach as far as Prince George, the interior and Vancouver Island. More than 80 percent of our members work in small law firms of 15 lawyers or less.
The BCLMA is focused on providing you with the professional development, support and networking opportunities you need to enjoy and advance your career in legal management.
We know that success is rarely achieved alone. We create comfortable opportunities to ask questions, make enquires, identify professional landmines, share war stories and connect with respected like-minded colleagues. At BCLMA, you are supported.
With BCLMA, you are:
- surrounded by colleagues
- part of a community
- supported by resources
- invited to learn, network, experience, enquire, share and gather together
- building your professional reputation
- getting answers to questions you didn’t know to ask
- invited to join any of our nine subsections
Together, we learn and advance.
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Legal Administrative Assistant - Litigation (Insurance Defence)
Top Benefits
About the role
Webster Hudson & Coombe LLP
whclaw.ca
Published
July 15, 2026
Location
Vancouver, Canada
Category
Legal Administrative Assistant
Job Type
Full-time
Minimum
60000
Maximum
75000
Description
Webster Hudson & Coombe LLP is a medium size downtown law firm with 16 lawyers and 25 support staff. Our team of solicitors and litigators are committed to providing reliable and innovative legal services. We offer competitive salaries and benefits. We are committed to providing a work/life balance atmosphere and offer a competitive salary and benefits package as well as firm events and staff appreciation..
We are looking for a legal administrative assistant to join our friendly and experienced litigation team.
Regular working hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm. This position is fully in office.
Salary range: $60,000 - $75,000
Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To
Opening and closing files Organizing and filing both paper and electronic documents Reviewing incoming correspondence and preparing responses Editing legal documents under the direction of lawyers/paralegals Calendar management, including scheduling appointments, trials, examination for discoveries, and experts Assisting with trial preparation Preparing and updating Lists of Documents Performing other administrative responsibilities from file opening to closing
Qualifications
Must have at least 3 - 5 years of related work experience, preferably in insurance defence. A graduate of a recognized Legal Administrative Assistant program (or other higher education qualification which is equivalent) A team player who can work independently and take initiative Strong working knowledge of court rules and procedures Strong communication skills both written and verbal Ability to prioritize and handle a high volume of work under strict deadlines Technological proficiency in Microsoft office applications, as well as an ability to learn new software programs quickly
Apply by submitting your resume and cover letter to our Human Resources Support, Rebecca Paterakis at rp@whclaw.ca
We thank all candidates for their interest; only those offered an interview will be contacted. All applications will be kept in confidence.
About BC Legal Management Association
We are a non-profit organization with more than 625 individual and 35 honorary members representing more than 185 member firms. Our member firms are predominantly located in the Metro Vancouver area, but also reach as far as Prince George, the interior and Vancouver Island. More than 80 percent of our members work in small law firms of 15 lawyers or less.
The BCLMA is focused on providing you with the professional development, support and networking opportunities you need to enjoy and advance your career in legal management.
We know that success is rarely achieved alone. We create comfortable opportunities to ask questions, make enquires, identify professional landmines, share war stories and connect with respected like-minded colleagues. At BCLMA, you are supported.
With BCLMA, you are:
- surrounded by colleagues
- part of a community
- supported by resources
- invited to learn, network, experience, enquire, share and gather together
- building your professional reputation
- getting answers to questions you didn’t know to ask
- invited to join any of our nine subsections
Together, we learn and advance.