Litigation Legal Assistant

2 weeks ago

Victoria, Canada Velletta Pedersen Christie Full time

**Velletta Pedersen Christie**

Velletta Pedersen Christie is a professional, growing downtown Victoria law firm, looking for a bright and detail oriented individual to join our civil litigation team.

We are seeking to fill a permanent, full-time position that provides excellent learning opportunities and mentorship that is ideal for the career motivated litigation assistant.

**Responsibilities**:

- Opening and organizing client files and managing file timelines;
- Handling incoming enquires and scheduling client consultations;
- Maintaining and organizing lawyers’ calendars, including client meetings and court appearances;
- Preparing and filing documents for the Supreme Court, Provincial Court, Court of Appeal, and Land Title Office (drafting, formatting, editing, and proofreading);
- Filing/Registering documents with BC Online and the Land Title Office;
- Billing clients and facilitating payment of invoices;
- Requesting, organizing, and producing client records; and
- Preparing materials in advance of court appearances (binders, electronic folders).
- 2 years experience as a legal assistant with knowledge of civil litigation;
- Ability to prepare and manage multiple files;
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize work and meet strict deadlines in a fast paced environment;
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team;
- Maintains a positive, can do attitude;
- Enthusiastic about advancing their career; and
- Strong working knowledge of legal software, such as EsiLaw and BC Online.

**What we provide**:

- Dedicated management and friendly working environment;
- Educational support;
- Technically progressive, well equipped office space;
- Breakfast provided every Friday;
- Employee kitchen which includes coffee and tea;
- Benefits after a probationary period.

**Salary**:
Working Conditions:

- Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
- 1 hour lunch break

Please submit a resume and cover letter, in pdf format, outlining how you meet all the selection criteria.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $45,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Location**:

- Victoria, BC (required)

Work Location: In person

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