Legal Assistant/paralegal

3 weeks ago

Victoria, Canada Jones & Co. Full time

**Join Our Team as an Experience Legal Assistant**

Are you ready to bring your skills to a dynamic, tight-knit legal environment? Our well-established law firm, with offices in both Nanaimo and vibrant downtown Victoria, is proud to have a collaborative group of ten accomplished lawyers and five dedicated paralegals. We are excited to announce the opportunity for a driven and experience legal assistant (with 3+ years in the field) to join our Victoria office and take the next step in their career as a paralegal.

**Why Join Us?**

We are looking for someone who is ready to elevate their career, contribute meaningfully and grow in a supportive team of legal professionals. Bring your passion, attention to detail and knowledge to an environment that appreciates your contributions. The essential qualifications include:

- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Capability to learn new software efficiently (e.g. JUSTIN and iCase)
- Ability to multi-task and work independently in a fast-paced environment

**Responsibilities**:

- Receive and review Reports to Crown Counsel, prepare file for charge approval including reviewing for PPT charges and expert opinions, as well as Search Warrant Unsealing Orders if necessary,
- Communication, both written and oral with RCMP regarding charge approval and Crown Counsel follow-up queries.
- Justin data entry, iCase data entry, drafting Informations and Indictments, witness notifications, review and prepare Seized Property Management Act requests for Management Orders.
- Review file and prepare for Court including the preparation of disclosure, conducting Arraignment Hearing file reviews, Pre-trial Conference reviews, preparation of Canada Evidence Act and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act Notices, Books of Authorities, and Applications for Court and drafting Court Orders.
- Communications both written and oral with Defence Counsel, Court Registries, Probation, Public Prosecutions Service of Canada, and other various Federal Government Agencies regarding court dates, disclosure, and Court Orders.
- Maintain the office calendar including trial schedules, witness scheduling, and maintaining a bring-forward calendar.
- The job is full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm with an hour off for lunch.
- Medical and dental benefits start after 90 days of employment.
- Due to the nature of the firm's work, security clearance will be required prior to job commencement.
- Salary is $55,000 to $60,000 per year (depending on experience) **plus a generous bonus structure**, a probation period, 4 weeks holidays (20 days per calendar year), and 6 sick days per calendar year.
- Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted

Pay: $55,000.00-$60,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

- Bonus pay

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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