Cates Ford Soll & Epp is a very busy full-service law firm in downtown Kamloops. We are seeking an experienced candidate to work as a full-time legal assistant in our collegial office.
The duties for this position include, but are not limited to:
- Dealing with initial queries from client and third parties
- Processing client intake forms
- Conducting conflict searches
- Conducting BC Online searches
- Preparing correspondence
- Drafting, formatting, filing and coordinating service of court documents
- Setting trials, discoveries and other court dates and preparing and filing the necessary documents
- Preparing lists of documents
- Maintaining a bring forward system to ensure follow up and the receipt of requested materials and documents
- General administrative duties such as daily filing, file organization, opening files, closing files and preparation of accounts
Qualifications:
- Completion of a legal assistant program
- At least one year experience working in a law firm
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook and Canlii
- Excellent organizational skills
- Excellent multi-tasking skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Detail oriented
- Ability to prioritize and work with minimal supervision
- Experience with BC Online is an asset, but not required
- Experience with Esilaw is an asset, but not required
- Experience with family law is an asset, but not required
Salary will be commensurate with experience. Please email a copy of your resume, cover letter, transcript and references to [email protected].
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: $35,000.00-$50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Vision care
Supplemental pay types:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Kamloops, BC V2C 2A2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
