Legal Assistant

Gibraltar Law; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A small law firm in Kamloops is seeking a Legal Assistant to support their busy litigation practice. The successful candidate will handle document management, client communication, and assist lawyers in trial preparation. This full-time position offers an entry-level pathway into law with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Dental care

Extended health care

Qualifications

• 2 years' experience in any law practice area preferred.
• Familiarity with filing documents at Court Registry and Land Titles Office.
• Ability to manage a high-volume, fast-paced legal practice.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in trial preparation and document management.
• Corresponding with clients and other law firms via email and phone.
• Performing day-to-day administrative tasks including calendar management.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Graduate of a recognized Legal Assistant or Paralegal Program

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

A small Kamloops law firm with a varied practice focused on civil litigation is looking to hire a legal assistant. Placement within our firm will depend upon the qualifications, experience, and aptitude of the successful candidate.

In our busy litigation practice, there are opportunities for an assistant who can assemble, organize, and list documents; work with a lawyer to produce and file pleadings, applications, affidavits, application records, trial briefs, and other court documents; communicate with clients and with members of other law firms via telephone, email, and letter; and assist in trial preparation.

For the right applicant, there may be opportunities to work in real estate conveyancing, corporate finance, and business buy-sells.

Our ideal candidate will take pride in the written work product that the firm produces and will have good communication and interpersonal skills.

An applicant lacking in law firm experience, but otherwise having good computer skills and experience in a professional setting, may be considered for hire. Be prepared to share with us one or two pieces of your earlier work product.

Responsibilities include :

• Performing complex editing and formatting for correspondence and documents;
• Monitoring and following up on documents at various stages of a file's life;
• Performing day-to-day administrative tasks including file organization, document management, diarizations, booking appointments, and maintaining calendars;
• Conducting and reviewing necessary Land Title, BC Assessment Authority, Tax, etc. searches;
• Corresponding with clients and other parties including emailing and / or answering telephone calls;
• Errands such as running deposits to bank, delivering documents to other law firms, filing documents at the courthouse, etc.

Qualifications include :

• Preferably : graduate of a recognized Legal Assistant or Paralegal Program;
• Preferably : 2 years’ experience in any law practice area;
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 and flexibility to learn internal computer systems and processes;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Ability to maintain an efficient electronic file system;
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines;
• Ability to follow instructions from a diverse group of lawyers and staff with minimal supervision;
• Familiarity with filing documents at the Court Registry and Land Titles Office;
• Ability to handle a high-volume and fast-paced practice, work autonomously, prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines.

Requirements :

• Ability to commute or a plan to relocate before start date.

What we offer :

• Job Type : Full-time, permanent, in person
• Pay : $35,000.00-$60,000.00 per year
• Benefits : Dental care and extended health care
• Schedule : Monday to Friday

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal
• Law Practice

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