Overview
Legal Assistant/Paralegal – Family Law Jobs in Penticton at FH&P Lawyers LLP
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 Penticton office has an opening for a Legal Assistant/Paralegal. If you are looking for an exciting, fast-paced role where you will manage our Penticton office and 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 5 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:
· Owning the administration of the Penticton office; including reception, ordering supplies, mail handling, coordinating maintenance
· 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 [email protected]
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 Type: Full-time
Salary: $55,000.00-$75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Company events
Dental care
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Life insurance
Paid time off
RRSP match
Vision care
Wellness program
Flexible Language Requirement:
French not required
Schedule:
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Title: Legal Assistant/Paralegal – Family Law
Company: FH&P Lawyers LLP
Location: Penticton
