Legal Assistant / Paralegal - Corporate - URGENT

Gpac; Kelowna; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable legal firm in Kelowna is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant/Paralegal to support their Corporate Law practice. This role offers the flexibility to work remotely or on-site and includes various responsibilities such as organizing client contacts, preparing documents, and maintaining files. The ideal candidate should have at least five years of experience in a law firm, strong organizational skills, and technical proficiency in legal software.

Benefits

Health and dental

Work / life balance

Top compensation

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years demonstrated work experience in a law firm supporting Corporate Law.
• Ability to work autonomously in a remote role while maintaining team collaboration.
• Proficient with legal software for Corporate Law transactions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and organize calendars and client contacts.
• Prepare documents and presentations for meetings.
• Lead administrative functions for billing cycles.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational ability

Verbal and written communication

Discretion

Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Legal Assistant diploma from an accredited institution

Tools

ALF

PC Law

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Legal Assistant / Paralegal - Corporate Commercial

Location: Kelowna – must live near or be willing to relocate. If you do not live in Kelowna, please explain when applying. Our client is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant or Paralegal to support their thriving Corporate Law practice. The firm has a friendly collegial team culture and offers work / life balance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and organize calendars and client contacts; schedule appointments and meetings as required.
• Prepare required documents and presentations for client meetings.
• Create, organize, and maintain electronic files as required; update client files ongoing to maintain accuracy of contact information.
• Lead the administrative function for time entry and the monthly billing cycle, working closely with the bookkeeper.
• Follow up and follow through with clients diligently exercising discretion and professionalism.
• Prepare financial forms for expense reports, requisitions, trust deposits, and wire transfers.
• Draft and proofread documents and forms (transactional forms and documents).
• Ability to adhere to deadlines while maintaining a high quality of work.
• Other legal administrative duties as required to support the team and firm.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years demonstrated work experience in a aw firm within a Corporate Law support capacity within British Columbia.
• Ability to work autonomously in a remote role yet maintain a collegial team environment.
• Proven organizational ability and able to exercise sound judgment when making decisions.
• Excellent attention to detail demonstrated via proofreading and grammatical skills for forms, documents, and presentations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise professionalism over the phone and email communication.
• Strong verbal and written interpersonal skills.
• Advanced to expert level technical proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Proficiency with legal software to assist with Corporate Law transactions and to support accounting functions.
• Adhere to strict deadlines and achieve accuracy and results under pressure.
• Optional : Overtime and Bonus pay

Your Preferred Qualifications

• Legal Assistant diploma from an accredited institution.
• Advanced to expert level proficiency in ALF and PC Law preferred; proficiency in comparable legal software applications will be considered.

Benefits Provided

• Health and dental.
• Work / life balance.
• Top compensation.
• Ability to work remotely 100% or onsite if preferred.
• Be a part of a friendly team!

How to Apply

Apply now in confidence for the next step in your Legal Assistant / Paralegal - Corporate Law career!

For additional information on this opportunity, please contact Shannon Flower directly at 986-999-4419. Apply here or send your resume to me directly at: [e-mail]

Equity and Inclusion

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

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