Litigation Legal Assistant

MJB is one of the most diverse law firms in the interior of BC. Our team of successful lawyers provide a full range of legal services in a variety of legal areas. We believe that a supportive and friendly environment helps everyone succeed. At MJB, we strive for excellence, both in service to our clients and as an employer. As a result, many of our people have been with us for more than 10 years.

We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time legal administrative assistant in our Litigation department. Duties of this role include but are not limited to:

• Drafting correspondence and legal documents
• Scheduling examinations, applications, court dates, mediations, and trials
• Preparing bills and invoices
• Managing bring-forward system and ensuring deadlines are met
• Collaborating with colleagues and clients on file progress
• Communicating with clients
• Reviewing and organizing medical briefs
• Managing files through all stages of the legal process
• Maintaining client files
• Managing lawyers’ calendars
• Scheduling meetings and appointments
• Making travel arrangements and reservations
• Mentoring and training junior staff
• Researching and preparing for monthly litigation meetings
• Receiving “cold calls” and allocating to the appropriate person
• Keeping litigation precedents current
• Awareness of what is involved in preparing for trial and being fully “hands on” with that process
• Other administrative tasks as required

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience working in litigation
• Completion of a Legal Assistant program, or a combination of equivalent education and experience
• Thorough knowledge of BC court rules and procedures
• Superb communication skills with proven ability to interact tactfully and be personable
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Organized, and able to manage and anticipate competing priorities
• Have excellent time management and organizational skills and the ability to work independently

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. This position is located on-site, in our downtown Kamloops location.

Salary: Starting at $60,000 annually. A higher salary will be considered where a candidate’s advanced legal experience or paralegal designation would provide significant additional value to the role.

If you meet the qualifications and are interested in applying, please forward your resume to Regan Forrester, Administrator at [email protected]