Litigation legal assistant

Nixon Wenger LLP ( Vernon, BC) is currently looking for a skilled Litigation legal assistant. We are looking for a candidate with strong interpersonal skills to start as soon as possible. We are offering a Permanent employment or Full time opportunity. Required shifts: , 08:30 to 16:30.

Job Description

• The candidate must coordinate the flow of information within the team or organization.
• The candidate must schedule and confirm appointments efficiently.
• The candidate must train staff to ensure proficiency in their roles.
• The candidate must maintain a filing system.
• The candidate must prepare and key in correspondence and legal documents.
• The candidate must review and proofread documents and correspondence to ensure compliance with legal procedures and grammatical usage.

Job Requirements

• The candidate must be fluent in English.
• The candidate must have a College/CEGEP diploma.
• The candidate must be accurate.
• The candidate should be client-focused.
• The candidate must be dependable.
• The candidate should have efficient interpersonal skills.
• The candidate must have excellent oral communication skills.
• The candidate must have excellent written communication skills.
• The candidate must be well-organized.
• The candidate must be reliable.
• The candidate must be a good team player.
• The candidate must have the ability to multitask.
• The candidate should have an eye for detail.
• The candidate must be able to manage a large caseload.

Work Setting

• The candidate must work in litigation to assist with case preparation, legal research, and representation in court proceedings.
• The candidate must work in insurance to assess risk, manage policies, and provide customer support and claims processing.
• The candidate must work in a legal firm, providing support in legal research, case preparation, and client services.

Additional Information

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• The candidate should have an eye for detail.
• The candidate must be able to manage a large caseload.

Security and Safety

• The candidate must have basic security clearance.
• The candidate must undergo a criminal record check.

Benefits

• The candidate will receive a dental plan covering expenses for dental treatments and procedures.
• The selected candidate will receive tax-free disability benefits, providing financial support for the impact of a service-related injury or illness.
• The candidate will receive a health care plan, providing coverage for medical and surgical expenses.
• The candidate will receive paramedical services coverage as part of traditional health insurance or Extended Health Care (EHC) benefits, including coverage for a variety of healthcare practitioners.
• The candidate will receive vision care benefits, covering or reducing the cost of eye exams and medical eye care.
• The candidate will receive group insurance benefits from the employer, extending coverage to their dependents, including spouses, children, and parents.
• The selected candidate will receive life insurance to provide financial support to their loved ones in the event of their passing.
• The candidate will receive a registered retirement savings plan (RRSP) that enables them to save for retirement.

How to apply

Use the provided options and submit your application if you are interested.

By email

[email protected]

• Cover letter
• Answers to the following screening questions:
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?