Paralegal

Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP; Canada; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A national law firm is seeking a paralegal with one to three years of experience to join their office in Canada. Responsibilities include preparing documents, assisting with trials, and maintaining calendars. The ideal candidate will exhibit strong attention to detail and proficiency in MS Office. This role offers exposure to varied legal work and a comprehensive benefits package including HSA, 401k, and paid insurance. Join a collaborative team that values innovation and diversity.

Benefits

HSA and FSA plans

Company provided life insurance

401K plan with firm contribution

Profit sharing plan

Parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• One to three years of paralegal or secretarial experience required.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and organizing documents such as forms, charts, reports, letters, etc.
• Assisting with trials, including organizing trial documents and exhibits.
• Requesting and organizing records.
• Maintain team and court calendars and keep attorneys aware of deadlines.
• Schedule meetings and conference calls.
• Communicate with clients and vendors maintaining professionalism.
• Maintain electronic and paper files.

Skills

Attention to detail

Self-direction

Customer service

Proficiency in MS Office

Job description

Career Opportunities with Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP

Hawkins Parnell & Young LLP (Hawkins Parnell) is seeking a paralegal with one to three years of experience to join their Napa office. The practice areas this position will support include, but are not limited to, Insurance Defense, Premises Liability, Products Liability, General Litigation, and support of the firm’s national ESOP advisory team and ERISA litigation defense team.

Hawkins Parnell represents a variety of clients from global corporations to small local businesses and individual clients across the country and U.S. Territories. The successful candidate will be a part of a national team of 250+ attorneys and professional staff coast to coast.

If you would like to be a part of this fast‑paced and highly professional team that has worked together for decades, you are encouraged to apply.

What You Will Be Doing

• Preparing and organizing documents such as forms, charts, reports, letters, etc.
• Assisting with trials, including organizing trial documents and exhibits
• Requesting and organizing records
• Maintain team and court calendars and keep attorneys aware of scheduled events and approaching deadlines
• Schedule meetings and conference calls
• Communicate by phone and email with insurance carrier, insureds, clients and vendors, maintaining professionalism and a high level of customer service
• Maintain electronic and paper files
• Assist fellow workers and/or other timekeepers as needed

What You Need To Bring

• One to three years of paralegal or secretarial experience
• Strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated initiative and self‑direction
• Proficiency in MS Office suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint

What You Will Receive

• Exposure to extremely varied types of work
• HSA and FSA plans
• Company provided life insurance up to $50k with additional guaranteed issue life insurance available
• Company paid long‑term disability coverage and available short‑term disability coverage
• 401K plan with firm contribution
• Profit sharing plan
• Parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program

Why Hawkins Parnell & Young?

Hawkins Parnell is a national law firm with offices spanning the United States. Over the last sixty+ years, our success has relied on one distinction: OUR PEOPLE. We rely on the uniqueness of each team member to create a family culture that drives innovation and exceptional results for our diverse client roster. Through actively embracing different backgrounds and perspectives, we foster an environment that is vibrant, challenging, and rewarding.

Hawkins Parnell & Young is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.