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SCOPE:
The City of Surrey is seeking a Paralegal to join a professional and collegial team consisting of solicitors, paralegals and legal assistants to perform a wide array of paralegal functions with a focus on litigation matters, including files in the BC Supreme Court, Small Claims Court, Civil Resolution Tribunal, BC Court of Appeal, Supreme Court of Canada, and hearings before City Council.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reporting to the City Solicitor in the Legal Services & Risk Management Division, the Paralegal is responsible for the following:

Drafts pleadings, application materials, affidavits, orders, bills of costs, discovery requests and responses, trial preparation documents, and materials for Council hearings

Schedules meetings, trials, discoveries, hearings, etc. and prepares relevant documentation

Reviews, gathers and manages documents to be used in proceedings

Assists in interviews and investigations

Drafts and prepares correspondence with opposing parties and client departments

Prepares and manages the filing and service of court materials

Exercises a high level of confidentiality and tact

Exercises independent judgment when working with precedents

Researches and analyzes a variety of sources such as the applicable rules of court, statutes, regulations, court decisions,



legal documents and articles for use in preparing materials related to litigation under the supervision of an Assistant City Solicitor

Photocopying and filing

General office duties as required

Other duties as assigned, including handling subpoenas, tax sales, bankruptcy proceedings, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent, supplemented by a paralegal certificate or diploma by an accredited program

Minimum of 3 years of paralegal experience in litigation

Membership in the British Columbia Paralegal Association is considered an asset

Thorough understanding of litigation, including knowledge of rules and practices relating to the BC Supreme Court, Small Claims Court, Civil Resolution Tribunal, and BC Court of Appeal.

Experience with other levels of court or administrative tribunals is an asset

Experience with municipal law is an asset

Experience working in a municipal or government environment would be an asset

Experienced in preparing and organizing correspondence and a variety of legal documents ensuring compliance with applicable rules of court

Proven research and legal analysis skills

Robust critical thinking skills, a high level of initiative, and a proactive approach to problem solving

Detail oriented with an excellent ability to multi-task, prioritize, and organize within strict timelines

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to both work collaboratively in a team environment and independently

Organized and meticulous

A high level of proficiency with MS Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, and various document management systems

Ability to work under pressure in a busy environment to meet deadlines

Eagerness to assist with the needs of the office as they arise

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📌 Paralegal (British Columbia)
🏢 City of Surrey
📍 British Columbia