FH&P Lawyers LLP is an Okanagan Valley law firm with offices in Kelowna and Penticton. We have deep roots reaching back over a century in the communities where we represent our clients.
We offer a broad range of legal services in many practice areas, including Business Law, Real Estate & Land Development, Wills, Estates & Trusts, Family Law, General Litigation, Immigration Law, Criminal Defense, Insurance Law, Employment Law, Civil Litigation and Personal Injury.
We are growing and we need talented people like you to join us! Our Kelowna office has an opening for a full-time Legal Assistant - Wills that provides support to our Law teams. If you are looking for an exciting, fast-paced role where you work alongside a group of dynamic and friendly people, then we look forward to hearing from you.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· General administrative duties may include communicating with clients, scheduling appointments, opening files, completing conflict searches, and filing Wills notices
· Preparing documents for signing, including drafting Wills, Powers of Attorney, and Representation Agreements
· Billing and reporting to clients
· May include supporting other areas of Law with admin tasks as needed
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
· A minimum of 1-3 years in as a legal assistant, preferably with experience in Wills or Estates
· Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills with the ability to listen effectively, take direction well, respond appropriately, and maintain a comfort level while relating to a diverse group of individuals
· Must be team-oriented and able to use good judgment
· Must be self-motivated, able to take initiative
· Excellent organizational and time management abilities required
· Able to remain productive within a time-sensitive and fast-paced environment
· Ability to multi-task, establish priorities, and work independently with minimal supervision
We offer an attractive remuneration package, extended health benefits, and a positive environment that encourages the development of our team members!
Interested candidates can submit a cover letter and resume outlining how their qualifications meet the position requirements to [email protected].
We appreciate your interest in working at FH&P Lawyers. We are growing, so if you do not hear from us, please keep watching for future opportunities.
Job Types: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: $24.00-$26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Flexible Language Requirement:
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Kelowna, BC V1Y 6L2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Secondary School (preferred)
Work Location: In person
