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Legal Assistant/Bookkeeper
Join a well-established sole-practitioner law firm where you’ll play a trusted, hands-on role supporting both legal operations and bookkeeping in a calm environment. This is a great opportunity for a detail-oriented, self-driven professional who enjoys autonomy, variety, and being truly valued in a small practice.
 

Who- the Company:

Our client provides highly personalized legal services to privately owned businesses in a wide range of industries including construction and real estate development, forestry, agriculture, manufacturing and distribution, and retail.
 

What- the Role:

Seeking a Legal Assistant/Bookkeeper who will provide administrative, practice management, and accounting support to a sole practicing lawyer. This role is best suited for someone who positive, self-driven, organized, and comfortable working independently.

• Reconcile bank accounts;
• Prepare invoices and reporting letters to clients;
• Prepare, file, maintain, and organize corporate records and files;
• Attend to correspondence and respond to client inquiries;
• Prepare routine correspondence and forms from precedents;
• Post entries into QuickBooks Online;
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting and legal principles, and regulatory requirements;
• Provide day-to-day support; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Who – the Candidate:

• Technology savvy, with strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and QuickBooks Online;
• Previous success in legal admin, invoicing, accounting, and office operations
• Excellent communication, grammatical, and organization skills;
• Detail-oriented, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Eager and willing learner, collaborative, and professional;
• Demonstrated commitment to privacy and ethical conduct;
• Ability to manage multi-priorities to meet necessary deadlines; and
• office experience in a professional services firm.

How Much:

$60-80K + extended health and paid vacation.
 

Where:

Downtown Vancouver, this role is onsite 5 days/week.
 

When & How to Apply:

This search is moving quickly. Swim will be presenting short-listed candidates directly to the hiring team for consideration. If interested, please reach out very soon!
 

Are you a skilled Paralegal seeking a challenging and rewarding opportunity in a respected litigation setting? Become part of a motivated team recognized for handling complex and high-profile cases with precision and competitive compensation. If you are detail-oriented, proactive and comfortable in a fast-paced environment, this is your chance to make a real impact while contributing to a firm that champions integrity, excellence, and teamwork.

Who- the Company:

Our client is a well-established, highly respected litigation firm with a long history of handling complex and high-profile cases. They have a diverse portfolio across multiple practice areas, including class actions, personal injury, regulatory matters, and corporate disputes. The firm has a reputation for excellence, thorough preparation, and achieving favorable outcomes for its clients.
 

What- the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Paralegal to join the team at the Downtown Vancouver office, requiring on-site presence approximately 4 days per week.
This role offers exposure to a wide variety of litigation files and responsibilities, including high-profile projects
Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting a senior lawyer on a diverse portfolio of litigation matters.
• Preparing, reviewing, and managing detailed legal documentation and calculations.
• Ensuring smooth progression of complex cases while handling multiple priorities effectively.
• Collaborating across teams on high-impact projects, special initiatives, and process improvements.
• Assisting with trial preparation, regulatory filings, and other ad hoc assignments.

Who- the Candidate:

• Completion of a recognized Paralegal Program.
• 5+ years of litigation experience, preferably with exposure to plaintiff-side, or mixed litigation matters.
• Exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and an analytical mindset.
• Experience managing complex trust fund disbursement calculations or similar financial/legal reporting tasks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive approach with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with Soluno, Primafact, Clio, or other legal practice management platforms is a plus.
• Comfortable collaborating across multiple practice areas, including complex injury, civil sexual assault, class action, or personal injury matters.
• Experience supporting senior legal professionals, with exposure to litigation strategy, case preparation, and administrative improvements.

This role is ideal for someone with experience across diverse litigation projects.
 

Where:

• Downtown Vancouver office, accessible via public transit and surrounded by amenities.
• On-site presence ~4 days per week.
• Collaborative, inclusive work environment

How Much:

The salary for this Paralegal role is expected to be competitive, ranging from $90,000 to $105,000 per year, based on qualifications and experience. In addition, the firm offers excellent 100% employer-paid benefits package, and wellness spending accounting ensuring that employees enjoy a high quality of life both inside and outside of work.

When & How to Apply:

This interview process is moving quickly, and the successful candidate will likely begin their new role soon. Swim Recruiting is presenting shortlisted candidates directly to the hiring team for consideration. If you already have a Recruiter at SWIM, please reach out today. If you do not yet have a contact at Swim Recruiting, please hit ‘APPLY’ to send us your resume (preferably) in MS Word format as it works best with our internal systems. Thank you!