Job Description

SMR is a leading boutique firm in the areas of commercial, real estate and wills and estates litigation that pays competitive compensation and offers an extremely collegial working environment. We are looking for a legal assistant with experience in wills and estates litigation.

Responsibilities include:

Typing letters, pleadings and various documents from Dictations. Opening and maintaining files, ensuring policies and procedures are followed in accordance with firm guidelines, running conflict searches, maintaining calendars and bring forwards and preparing routine correspondence. Scheduling trial dates, discoveries, meetings, conferences and confirming dates with all involved parties as required. Arranging court reporters. Assisting with preparation of document binders, lists of documents, notice of applications and pleadings. Arranging for service of court documents. Filing court documents via BC Online, agent, and in-person. Tracking deadlines to ensure compliance with court limitations. Providing administrative support and preparation of monthly invoices. Preparation of materials for administrative hearings. Reviewing and maintaining Excel spreadsheets. Electronic organization and maintenance of files. Conducting BC Online, LTO and corporate searches. Arranging for expenses to be reimbursed. Arranging documents for paying money out of trust.

Qualifications and skills required:

Minimum of 3-5 years experience. Successful completion of a post-secondary LAA program or the real-world equivalent; Knowledge and understanding of BC Supreme Court Civil Rules, court practices and procedures and filing deadlines; Exceptional time management, organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to work under pressure, complete tasks with speed and accuracy, and the ability to multi-task; Client-centred approach with commitment to providing outstanding service; Strong work ethic, and the ability to work independently, take initiative and be resourceful; Strong technical skills including intermediate level knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Windows; Proficient knowledge in Adobe - OCR-ing, text searching, editing, redacting and hyperlinking within PDF documents; Experience with BC Online, BC Registries and MyLTSA; Experience with document management software is considered an asset; We value candidates who are comfortable using advanced technologies in their daily work and who have a demonstrated ability to adapt to and utilize new technologies effectively to enhance productivity and client service.
We offer comprehensive group benefits and other perks within a fun and friendly environment.

Our benefits include:

Extended Health, Vision and Dental coverage; Vacation appropriate to experience; and Firm Social Events.
If you are interested, please send your resume and cover letter to

egarlipp@smrlaw.ca

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Start date: January 19, 2026.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental care Extended health care Life insurance Paid time off
Work Location: In person