Description
Lakes, Whyte LLP is a full-service law firm located on the North Shore since 1986. We offer a great working environment with good benefits.
We are currently looking for a paralegal to join and support our busy litigation team.
This role is to support a varied litigation practice, which will include estate, employment, business, commercial and real property disputes and construction law. The successful applicant will be joining a team of experienced litigation paralegals able to support and mentor a move into a new area of law.
Salary is $65,000 - $80,000 based on experience.
Responsibilities:
Drafting letters, pleadings, applications and other court documents
Interacting professionally with other offices and the court, including setting trials and discoveries
Preparing, listing and organizing required documents
Conducting witness interviews
Administrative tasks including file organization, opening and closing files, maintaining a bring forward system, and preparation of invoices
Qualifications:
Certificate or Paralegal Diploma
3 plus years experience as a litigation paralegal
Good understanding of law office policies and procedures
Excellent oral and written English
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Knowledge of Microsoft Office 365, legal accounting software and litigation file management preferred
Applicants are invited to apply with a cover letter and resume to Susanne Tholl, Office Manager at [email protected]