Our client is one of the leading civil litigation law firms within the Okanagan and has built up an amazing reputation for themselves through the dedicated level of service, trust, and professionalism they bring to the table for each of their clients.

They are currently looking to add to their team a full-time hybrid Legal Assistant/Paralegal working in the areas of municipal and expropriation and property law. This position is located in our clients West Kelowna office.

We are looking for a team player who is hard-working and self-motivated.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Liaise with clients, experts, opposing counsel, and/or witnesses.
• Writing and formatting correspondence documents/pleadings.
• Maintain and exercise a basic understanding of legal procedures such as Acts, Rules, Regulations, etc. within the areas of litigation and within the scope of their role.
• Manage billing processes for one lawyer.
• Continual learning and keeping up to date on changes.
• Perform general administrative tasks including file management (opening/closing of files, filing, etc.).

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1+ years of experience legal experience, preferably litigation.
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Experience with Land Title Office documents and process.
• Litigation experience, including assembling Application/Petition Records.
• Strong communicator and team-minded (we can’t do it alone!)
• Problem solving skills and attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of PC Law is an asset.
• Paralegal experience and/or certification.