Litigation Paralegal Legal Assistant

Our client a well-established and highly regarded law firm in British Columbias Interior is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal or Legal Assistant to join its busy litigation team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented legal professional who enjoys managing litigation files from inception through trial and thrives in a collaborative team-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft correspondence pleadings and legal documents
• Coordinate examinations for discovery applications mediations court appearances and trials
• Maintain litigation calendars and monitor critical deadlines
• Prepare accounts billing documents and invoices
• Manage file organization and bring-forward systems
• Communicate regularly with clients counsel experts and court registries
• Review organize and maintain medical and litigation records
• Support lawyers throughout all stages of the litigation process
• Schedule meetings appointments and travel arrangements as required
• Maintain and update litigation precedents and templates
• Assist with trial preparation and provide hands-on support leading up to hearings and trials
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior support staff
• Conduct legal and procedural research as required
• Perform additional administrative and litigation support duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressive litigation experience in a law firm environment
• Completion of a Paralegal or Legal Administrative Assistant program or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong knowledge of British Columbia court rules procedures and filing requirements
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational abilities
• Ability to effectively prioritize multiple deadlines in a fast-paced practice
• Strong time management skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience with trial preparation and document management is considered an asset

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary starting at $60000 or higher for candidates with extensive litigation experience or a Paralegal designation
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Stable team-oriented work environment
• Opportunity for long-term professional growth and development

Work Arrangement:
This is a full-time on-site position based in Kamloops British Columbia.

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Required Experience:

Junior IC