Litigation Paralegal

2 weeks ago


Vancouver, Canada Wishart Brain and Spine Law Full time

Wishart Brain and Spine Law LLP is a boutique law firm located in downtown Vancouver, British Columbia. We focus our practice on complex catastrophic injuries and provide general practice services.

If you are someone who is looking for a challenging career in a professional and collaborative environment that promotes flexibility and work-life balance, we would like to hear from you.

Position: Litigation Paralegal
- Full time (5 days a week - in person)

**Responsibilities**:

- Drafting/ revising/ proofreading of legal documents and correspondence;
- Preparing Notices of Civil Claim, Petitions, Notices of Application, Affidavits;
- Assist in preparation of trial, such as preparing and filing Trial Briefs, drafting Will-Say statements, Documents Agreement, Read-Ins etc.;
- Scheduling Trial Management Conferences, Judicial Settlement Conferences, Case Planning Conferences;
- Hiring and engaging experts for expert opinions in trial;
- Liaise with clients, insurance adjusters, expert witnesses and lay witnesses;
- Other business-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications/ who we are looking for:

- Completion of Paralegal Certificate, or equivalent experience. Preferences will be given to those who completed the Paralegal program at Capilano University or Vancouver Community College;
- Ideally 2+ years’ experience in law firm in BC with a focus on personal injury and general litigation;
- Knowledge of legal terminology, court rules, and procedures;
- Ability to prioritize, multitask, and meet deadlines;
- Strong attention to detail and proofreading skills;
- Excellent oral and written communication;
- Strong computer skills (Excel, Word, Outlook);
- Experience with Amicus Attorney and Primafact an asset;
- Enthusiastic, proactive, and willingness to take on challenges;
- A team player who has the ability to take initiative, work independently and within a team environment.

Compensation:

- Competitive salary dependent on experience;
- Transportation allowance;
- Time bank which allows flexible work hours;
- Collaborative and friendly workplace culture;
- Variety of learning, training and development opportunities.

How to apply:
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $65,000.00-$75,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Flexible schedule

Schedule:

- Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

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

**Education**:

- Secondary School (required)

**Experience**:

- BC Law office: 1 year (required)
- paralegal: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2023-08-22


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