Litigation Legal Assistant or Paralegal

2 weeks ago


Victoria, Canada McConnan Bion O'Connor & Peterson Law Full time

A career at McBOP is an opportunity to be part of a talented, diverse, inclusive, and supportive team. We have served Victoria, the Gulf Islands, and surrounding areas for over 45 years, and provide a wide range of legal services. As one of Victoria’s leading law firms, we are committed to providing exceptional service, working closely with clients, and developing long-standing relationships in our community. As part of our team, you can expect a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative work environment.

You will provide legal administrative support to primarily one lawyer in the area of personal injury law, but may assist additional lawyers as required. Your responsibilities will include:

- preparing legal documents including pleadings;
- preparing and organizing legal correspondence;
- attending to procedural rules around filing and serving legal documents;
- preparing, organizing, and maintaining necessary file information;
- corresponding with clients; and
- maintaining an extensive “bring forward” system.

**Position Requirements**:

- at least 15 years of legal experience in progressively responsible legal assistant positions;
- thorough knowledge of litigation procedures and legal terminology;
- superior knowledge of business English, spelling, punctuation, and arithmetic;
- ability to prioritize and adapt to changing demands;
- ability to complete multiple concurrent tasks with tight deadlines;
- superior interpersonal and judgment skills;
- ability to learn further software related to the job;
- general office duties including providing reception relief to our receptionist during breaks and vacation; and
- strong knowledge of personal injury litigation procedures.

**Benefits include**:

- dental care;
- extended health benefits;
- eligibility for our RRSP matching program;
- minimum 3 weeks vacation annually; and
- 10 paid sick days annually.

**Hours of Work**: 8:30 to 4:30 or 9 to 5, Monday to Friday

**Salary**: Commensurate with experience.

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- RRSP match

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Victoria, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- legal assistant: 10 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person



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