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 opportunity 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 market-competitive salary and perks package. This position is located in office, 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 British Columbia
🏢 MJB Mgmt
📍 British Columbia