Legal Assistant/Paralegal - Family Law

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FH&P Lawyers LLP is a mid-sized Okanagan Valley law firm with offices in Kelowna, West Kelowna, and Penticton. We have deep roots reaching back over a century in the communities where we represent our clients.

We offer a broad range of legal services in many practice areas, including Business Law, Real Estate & Land Development, Wills, Estates & Trusts, Family Law, General Litigation, Immigration Law, Criminal Defense, Insurance Law, Employment Law, Civil Litigation and Personal Injury.

We are growing and we need a talented person like you to join us! Our office has an opening for a Legal Assistant/Paralegal, Family Law. If you are looking for an exciting, fast-paced role where you work alongside a group of dynamic and friendly people, then we look forward to hearing from you.

The newest member of our team will have:

· Completed a Certificate or Diploma in legal administration or a Paralegal Program, or bring an equivalent level of experience

· Ideally a minimum of 3+ years experience as a Legal Assistant in Family Law

· Excellent organizational/follow-up skills; attention to detail, proofreading, and accuracy

· Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment

· Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and exercise discretion

· Communicate professionally and demonstrate a high level of client focus

Highlights of the role include:

· Type dictation,

· Open new files, complete conflict checks, prepare physical files if needed

· Preparation of court documents and drafting correspondence

· Scheduling appointments, examinations for discovery, trials, etc.

· Preparation of statements of accounts, sending out correspondence

· Monthly billing and accounting tasks, such as cheque requests

· Purging and closing files

· General legal assistant duties as assigned

· Vacation/Sick coverage for the team as needed

We offer an attractive remuneration package, excellent staff, and a fun workplace.

Interested candidates can submit a cover letter and résumé outlining how their qualifications meet the position requirements at hr@fhplawyers.com

We appreciate your interest in working at FH&P Lawyers. We are growing, so if you do not hear from us, please keep watching for future opportunities.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $50,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kelowna, BC V1Y 9X1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Legal Assistant - Family Law: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person