MJB is one of the most diverse law firms in the interior of BC. Our team of successful lawyers provide a full range of legal services in a variety of legal areas. We believe that a supportive and friendly environment helps everyone succeed. At MJB, we strive for excellence, both in service to our clients and as an employer. As a result, many of our people have been with us for more than 10 years.

We have an exciting prospect for a full-time legal administrative assistantin our Litigation department. Duties of this role include but arenot limited to:

- Drafting correspondence and legal documents
- Scheduling examinations, applications, court dates, mediations, and trials
- Preparing bills and invoices
- Managing bring-forward system and ensuring deadlines are met
- Collaborating with colleagues and clients on file progress
- Communicating with clients
- Reviewing and organizing medical briefs
- Managing files through all stages of the legal process
- Maintaining client files
- Scheduling meetings and appointments
- Making travel arrangements and reservations
- Mentoring and training junior staff
- Researching and preparing for monthly litigation meetings




- Receiving "cold calls" and allocating to the appropriate person
- Keeping litigation precedents current
- Awareness of what is involved in preparing for trial and being fully "hands on" with that process
- Other administrative tasks as required

Requirements:

- A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience working in litigation
- Completion of a Legal Assistant program, or a combination of equivalent education and experience
- Thorough knowledge of BC court rules and procedures
- Superb communication skills with proven ability to interact tactfully and be personable
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy
- Organized, and able to manage and anticipate competing priorities
- Have excellent time management and organizational skills and the ability to work independently

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. This position is located on-site, in our downtown Kamloops location.

Salary: Starting at $60,000 annually. A higher salary will be considered where a candidate's advanced legal experience or paralegal designation would provide significant additional value to the role.

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📌 Litigation Legal Assistant (Kamloops)
🏢 MJB Mgmt
📍 Kamloops