Insurance Defence & Family Law Legal Assistant (Kelowna (Vernon) Office)

Work in beautiful Vernon with the resources of a mid-sized firm and an office in downtown Vancouver and Langley.

We have an excellent opportunity for a Legal Assistant to join a thriving and established law firm with tremendous potential for growth and expansion in the Okanagan, Fraser Valley, and Vancouver.

The successful candidate will have strong communication skills and experience in Insurance Defence and Family Law to thrive in this fast-paced environment and meet the service standards of our valued clients. We are seeking someone who takes pride in their work. You are an organized, multi-tasker, who takes an interest in ensuring a positive experience for our clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all client verification documentation
• Schedule examination for discoveries , IME's, hearings, conferences, mediations, and other appointments
• Arrange for court filings and applications
• Request various medical records from medical facilities, government agencies or employers
• Prepare and draft correspondence and documents, including pleadings, applications, medical briefs,
• Work with lawyers and paralegals in the Insurance Defence and Family Law groups
• Contribute to maintaining an efficient BF and calendar system for all dates and correspondence
• Intake family law cold calls
• Conduct BCOnline searches
• Work with clients directly to collect information and answer any client inquiries
• Arrange for the occasional travel between offices

Qualifications

• 2-3 years working experience in a legal assistant role
• Legal Assistant Diploma or Certificate
• Previous experience with Soluno, BCOnline, MyLTSA
• Familiarity of Supreme Court Rules and Provincial Court Rules
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Professional attitude
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail
  

We offer a competitive salary range of $50,000 - $60,000. Please send enquires or your resume and cover letter to our HR Manager, Lorin Birnie, at [email protected]. We thank you for your interest.

About the Firm

Virgin Law Group (formerly Virgin Hickman) joined with Magellan Law Corporation on October 1, 2023. Together we share a commitment to maintaining and enhancing a happy, people-focused workplace that is good for business, our people, and our clients. We leverage our combined strengths, compatible approach, people-focused values and cultures, and resources under one firm to benefit our highly valued teams, clients, and business partners.

We know that our professionals exceed our clients' expectations with capable and committed team members. We value hard work and dedication to the team, which is rewarded with annual education and tuition reimbursement, competitive salaries, the opportunity to work in a hybrid model, and numerous opportunities for personal and professional growth.

We are a collaborative, team environment where we value diversity, individual experience, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to adapt and excel in a fast-paced environment.