Litigation Assistant

Job title:

Litigation Assistant

Company

Kent Legal

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Title: Litigation AssistantJob #: 16868Job Type: Full time, permanentLocation: VancouverSalary: $65,000Benefits: Excellent benefitsRemote Flexibility: Hybrid Remote FlexibilityClient Profile

• Our client, a reputable Toronto firm is currently looking for a Commercial Litigation Paralegal. This firm has an excellent culture and a lot of career development opportunities.
• Boutique litigation law firm including class actions, health, insurance, and personal injury. Recognized by the Globe and Mail as one of Canada’s Best Law Firms.
• Office located in Vancouver.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Drafting applications and affidavits in support.
• Drafting orders and other pleadings.
• Reviewing and summarizing records, cross-referencing and pinpointing documents.
• Citing, assembling and side-barring authorities.
• Preparing appeal records and appeal books.
• Case management (updating clients, managing deadlines and communicating with experts, witnesses, defence counsel and courts).

Requirements:

• Paralegal Certificate or relevant experience.
• 1-2 years’ experience as a civil/commercial litigation paralegal (BC law).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to deal directly with clients and all levels of staff.
• Ability to meet deadlines under pressure while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Excellent attention to detail, be organized and proactive, able to multi-task and handle changing priorities.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in MS Word and ability to learn new software and technology quickly.
• Experience with Pro Law an asset.
• Thorough knowledge of the BC Supreme Court Civil Rules of Court and ability to interpret Rules.
• Familiarity with civil procedure of other jurisdictions (AB, SK, ON and QC) an asset.

Expected salary

$65000 per year

Location

Vancouver, BC

Job date

Sat, 24 May 2025 07:28:35 GMT

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