Description
Bilkey Law Corp. is seeking a LEGAL ASSISTANT for our Vancouver office. Ideally the candidate has at least 2 years' experience in a law firm and litigation experience is a bonus!
ABOUT BILKEY LAW CORP.
Bilkey Law’s practice is dedicated solely to insurance litigation, serving British Columbia. Working with provincial, national and multi-national insurance clients, we have earned a reputation as a leader in insurance litigation. Our mission is to provide quality legal services to insurers and their insureds. Specialized expertise, diligence and teamwork are the cornerstones of our practice, which prides itself on delivering consistently excellent results.
WHY CHOOSE BILKEY:
Bilkey Law Corp. has offices in Vancouver and Kamloops. We offer a unique opportunity to join a boutique firm, working with a close-knit team, excellent mentorship and a friendly work environment, with consideration for balancing work and life needs.
KEY JOB FUNCTION/ROLE:
General administrative duties include:
· preparing correspondence
· file organization
· scheduling trials, discoveries and other court dates
· opening files, closing files and preparation of accounts
· Preparing lists of documents
· maintaining an abeyance/bring forward system
· Dealing with queries from clients and third parties, processing client intake forms
· conducting BC Online searches
· Drafting, formatting, filing and coordinating service of court documents
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:
The ideal candidate:
· Minimum 2 years’ experience in civil litigation
· familiar with Microsoft operating systems
· experience in insurance defence work
· experience with court filing processes
SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES:
We value the following attributes in a candidate:
· client-service ability
· good research, writing and organizational skills
· professionalism
· keen eye for detail
· ability to work well independently and with others
· organizational skills
COMPENSATION:
We offer competitive salaries based on experience.
JOB TYPE:
Full-Time, permanent. A limited remote work policy in effect, will be explained during interview.
BENEFITS:
We offer a comprehensive group benefits plan, for which the firm contributes to the premiums.
KEY CONTACT:
Candidates are asked to submit their cover-letter and resume via email to:
Bilkey Law Corp. - Attention: Jen Ford (Senior Administrator) - [email protected]