Job Description
Doak Shirreff is an established Kelowna-based firm assisting individuals and businesses throughout the Okanagan and BC interior. We are dedicated to our community give our time and support to various local charities. We offer a friendly but professional office and regular team events. We are serious about maintaining a culture that is respectful and supportive.
Come join a busy litigation team! The work is varied and interesting. The ideal candidate will value quality of work, learning, and contributing to the team and our clients’ goals.
Preferred Experience: Experience in commercial/civil litigation preferred, but willingness to learn and a keen attitude are more important.
Education: A legal assistant or paralegal diploma or certificate
Key Tasks:
- Conflict searches
- Opening and closing files
- File maintenance and organization
- Scheduling
- Calendar management
- Tracking diarizations and deadlines
- Prepare correspondence and court documents
- Arranging filing and service
- Proofreading and editing documents
- Intake and organize client documents
- Draft lists of documents
- Prepare books of authorities
- Invoicing
- Communicate with clients, court reporters, and court registry
Your Attributes:
- Organized
- Detail oriented
- Solid communication skills
- Computer savvy, including Word, Adobe, MS Teams
- Sense of responsibility and initiative
- Ability to prioritize and work under a deadline
- Ability to work with a team, and (once oriented to a task) work independently
- Familiar with legal terminology and litigation steps
Salary $47,500 - $75,000