Description
Intermediate Legal Administrative Assistant/Paralegal – Civil Litigation
Jenkins Marzban Logan is one of British Columbia’s leading boutique law firms in the areas of construction litigation and family law and we are looking for a litigation LAA/paralegal hybrid to join our construction law team! Please apply if you feel your qualifications and experience are a good match for some or all of the following. Responsibilities include:
- Opening and maintaining files, ensuring policies and procedures are followed in accordance with firm guidelines, running conflict searches, maintaining calendars and bring forwards and preparing routine correspondence.
- Scheduling trial dates, discoveries, meetings, conferences and confirming dates with all involved parties as required.
- Arranging court reporters.
- Assisting with preparation of document binders, lists of documents, notice of applications and pleadings.
- Arranging for service of court documents.
- Filing court documents via BC Online, agent, and in-person.
- Tracking deadlines to ensure compliance with court limitations.
- Providing administrative support and preparation of monthly invoices.
- Preparation of materials for administrative hearings.
- Reviewing and maintaining Excel spreadsheets.
- Electronic organization and maintenance of files.
- Conducting BC Online, LTO and corporate searches.
- Arranging for expenses to be reimbursed.
- Arranging documents for paying money out of trust.
Qualifications and skills required:
- Minimum of 3-5 years experience, in civil litigation (experience in construction litigation will be considered an asset);
- Successful completion of a post-secondary LAA program or the real-world equivalent;
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of BC Supreme Court Civil Rules, court practices and procedures and filing deadlines;
- Exceptional time management, organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to work under pressure, complete tasks with speed and accuracy, and the ability to multi-task;
- Client-centered approach with commitment to providing outstanding service;
- Strong work ethic, and the ability to work independently, take initiative and be resourceful;
- The ability to work overtime if required;
- Strong technical skills including intermediate level knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Windows;
- Proficient knowledge in Adobe – OCR-ing, text searching, editing, redacting and hyperlinking within PDF documents;
- Experience with BC Online, BC Registries and MyLTSA;
- Experience with iManage is considered an asset;
- We value candidates who are comfortable using advanced technologies in their daily work and who have a demonstrated ability to adapt to and utilize new technologies effectively to enhance productivity and client service.
- Working visa candidates are welcome to apply.
We offer comprehensive group benefits and other perks within a fun and friendly environment. The salary range for this position is $60,000 - $80,000, depending on experience. Our benefits include:
- Extended Health, Vision and Dental coverage
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- Parental Leave Top-up Program
- Professional Development & Education reimbursement
- Vacation and Paid Sick time
- Matching Group RRSP plan
- Health & Wellness Allowance
- Firm Social Events
If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your resume and covering letter to [email protected].