Legal Administrative Assistant

Job Description: Legal Administrative Assistant

Job Start Date: as soon as possible

We are a boutique litigation firm practicing in the BC Supreme Court and Court of Appeal. We do not do any solicitor's work or criminal law. We have a wide variety of civil and family law cases.

We have two lawyers, Tim Pearkes, and David Crossley. Ahna Fernandez is on a leave of absence from the firm working for Ecojustice Canada. More information can be found on our website: pearkesfernandez.com

Our offices are in an open floor plan environment. We collaborate in a team approach to solving clients' problems. We are located on Baker Street in the heart of Nelson, the Queen City of the Kootenays. If you want to work so that you can live, this town is an ideal place to put in a week's work, but to be able to afford to play the rest of the time. The mountains and lake are right there. Extracurricular activities do not require a long drive and they are affordable. This is an exceptional quality of life after a day's good work.

The successful candidate will be accomplished in the use of, and not intimidated by, technology. We use Clio Manage, Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat and DivorceMate among other software interfaces. Technology proficiency is a must along with a true attention to detail.

Primary duties include litigation support, monthly billing, managing flow of accounts payable and receivable, file administration, document control and onboarding new clients.

A demonstrable connection to the Kootenays is expected. We are not looking to hire someone short-term seeking a path to permanent resident status.

In order to grow in the job, the successful candidate must have a functional knowledge of the Supreme Court Civil and Family Rules.

Please consider this opportunity if you are the type of person who we are describing. Nelson and our firm await.

Skills:

· Attention to Detail

· Strong Written and Verbal communication

· Learns from mistakes

· Word, Excel, Adobe and technological proficiency

Job Requirements:

· Client confidentiality

· Client intake

· Client billing

· Team player

· Educational qualification or work experience in the legal industry

Salary and Benefits:

For exceptional candidates, salary is negotiable based on education, experience and references.

Otherwise, the offer of employment will be:

1. Starting wage: $24.00 an hour during a three-month probation period

2. 35 hour week M-F 8:30 to noon and 1 to 4:30, with occasional project driven additional hours

3. Reserved parking next door to the office

4. After the probationary period:

a. indefinite employment with a wage increase to $26.00 an hour

b. Health care benefit (non-taxable of up to $1,500 per year)

c. 10 vacation days in addition to statutory holidays

Why Nelson?

Nelson is an ideal community in which to work to live. We have a natural playground on our doorstep. After a good day’s work, manifesting your legal administrative skills, you can relax, recreate and enjoy life after your workday. It is accessible and affordable. Lifestyle supports quality work.

Application Material:

We ask that only qualified applicants apply. If you are qualified, please submit:

· Cover letter explaining why you are the type of candidate we are seeking

· Resume with references

· Unofficial transcript for your last educational achievement

Submissions should be by email to: tim@pearkesfernandez.com

Thank you for your interest in our firm and the Nelson lifestyle.