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 continue to grow and we need a talented person like you to join us! Our firm has an opening for a Legal Assistant/Paralegal, Family Law. The ideal candidate embraces technology and is open to utilization of artificial intelligence where deemed appropriate. If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to be an integral part of a very busy and interesting family law practice focused on both litigation as well as alternative dispute resolutions (ADR) 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:
·· 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 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:
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
