ParaLegal
ParaLegal
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02-10-2024
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Job Description
Coopersinc.co
We believe in Work for Everyone. We are a leading Staffing Agency in Vancouver Toronto and Edmonton. Our clients look for our istance to find excellent talent within Canada to meet their job requirements. This position is focused on finding an excellent paralegal with litigation experience. We welcome all applicants legally entitled to work within Canada who live in the lower mainland of British Columbia who are licensed within the province of British Columbia to practice as a paralegal. A criminal back ground check and other clearances are required for this role.
Our client has an immediate need for a Paralegal to join a professional and collegial team. Our excellent team consists of solicitors paralegals and legal istants performing a wide array of paralegal functions with a focus on litigation matters. Our clients work includes files in the BC Supreme Court Small Claims Court Civil Resolution Tribunal BC Court of Appeal and hearings.
Position RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Paralegal is responsible for the following:
- Drafts pleadings application materials affidavits orders bills of costs discovery requests and responses and trial preparation doents
- Schedules meetings trials discoveries hearings etc. and prepares relevant doentation
- Reviews gathers and manages doents to be used in proceedings
- ists in interviews and investigations
- Drafts and prepares correspondence with both opposing parties and client departments
- Prepares and manages the filing and service of court materials
- Exercises a high level of confidentiality and tact
- Exercises independent judgment when working with precedents.
- Researches and yzes a variety of sources such as the applicable rules of court statues regulations court decisions legal doents and articles for use in preparing materials related to litigation.
- Photocopying and filing
- General office duties as required
- Other duties as igned including handling subpoenas tax sales bankruptcy proceedings etc.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent supplemented by a paralegal certificate or diploma by an accredited program
- Minimum of 4 years of paralegal experience in litigation
- Membership in the British Columbia Paralegal ociation is considered an et
- Thorough understanding of litigation including knowledge of rules and practices relating to the BC Supreme Court Small Claims CourtCivil Resolution Tribunal and BC Court of Appeal.
- Experience with other levels of court or administrative tribunals is an et
- Experienced in preparing and organizing correspondence and a variety of legal doents ensuring compliance with applicable rules of court
- Proven research and legal ysis ss
- Strong critical thinking ss a high level of initiative and a proactive approach to problem solving
- Detail oriented with an excellent ability to multitask prioritize and organize within strict timelines
- Strong communication ss both written and verbal
- Exceptional interpersonal ss and ability to both work collaboratively in a team environment and independently
- Organized and meticulous
- A high level of proficiency with MS Word Excel Adobe Acrobat PowerPoint and various doent management systems
- Ability to work under pressure in a busy environment to meet deadlines
- Eagerness to ist with the needs of the office as they arise
ADDITIONAL INFO:
- This position requires the completion of a Police Information Check
- Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications
Please apply to this job posting or visit us online at coopersinc.co
QUALIFICATIONS: Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent, supplemented by a paralegal certificate or diploma by an accredited program Minimum of 4 years of paralegal experience in litigation Membership in the British Columbia Paralegal ociation is considered an et Thorough understanding of litigation, including knowledge of rules and practices relating to the BC Supreme Court, Small Claims Court,Civil Resolution Tribunal, and BC Court of Appeal. Experience with other levels of court or administrative tribunals is an et Experienced in preparing and organizing correspondence and a variety of legal doents ensuring compliance with applicable rules of court Proven research and legal ysis ss Strong critical thinking ss, a high level of initiative, and a proactive approach to problem solving Detail oriented with an excellent ability to multi-task, prioritize, and organize within strict timelines Strong communication ss, both written and verbal Exceptional interpersonal ss and ability to both work collaboratively in a team environment and independently Organized and meticulous A high level of proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, PowerPoint, and various doent management systems Ability to work under pressure in a busy environment to meet deadlines Eagerness to ist with the needs of the office as they arise ADDITIONAL INFO: This position requires the completion of a Police Information Check Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications Please apply to this job posting or visit us online at coopersinc.co
Education
Paralegal
Employment Type
Full Time
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