Hybrid Paralegal/LAA-Insurance Law

Job Title: Paralegal/Legal Administrative Assistant

Job ID: 67406

Location: Vancouver, British Columbia

Overview:

Our client is currently seeking a Paralegal/Legal Administrative Assistant to support their busy Subrogation (plaintiff property) team in their Insurance Law practice group. The position provides an opportunity to work with a vibrant and team-oriented group of people. The successful candidate will have experience working in a Canadian law firm, be energetic, flexible, highly motivated and driven to succeed. You will be expected to apply knowledge of legal concepts and processes to assist lawyers throughout the entire litigation process and assist in generating correspondence and pleadings.

What you will be doing:

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  Draft correspondence

  
  


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  Draft court documents including pleadings, motions, affidavits, applications and list of documents

  
  


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  Conduct factual research and analyze liability and damages issues

  
  


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  Manage all trial preparation and support activity

  
  


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  Create and manage bring forward system pertaining to file management and follow up

  
  


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  Liaise with clients, experts and witnesses

  
  


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  Liaise with subrogation team regarding file progress

  
  


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  Organize meetings and schedule discoveries, trials, and other court dates and meetings

  
  


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  Manage and maintain bring forward system for tasks and appointments

  
  


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  Print, copy, scan, and save documents in document management system

  
  


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  Process all outgoing correspondence and sort incoming mail

  
  


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  Prepare expense reports-Prepare monthly accounts

  
  


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  Other general administrative support as required

  
  

What you must have:

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  A paralegal certificate from an accredited institution with experience working in a Canadian law firm

  
  


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  3 – 5 years’ experience in litigation; property matters would be an asset

  
  


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  Strong project management and organization skills with the ability to handle a high volume of active matters

  
  


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  Advanced technical skills including MS Word, MS Excel, and Database Management

  
  


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  Familiarity with e-Discovery software, RelativityOne, would be an asset

  
  


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  Excellent spelling, grammar and proofreading skills

  
  


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  Commitment to providing first-rate level of knowledge and prompt quality service to clients and internal stakeholders

  
  


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  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to listen effectively and respond appropriately

  
  


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  Excellent organizational skills with a strong attention to detail to produce high quality and accurate work

  
  


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  Ability to work effectively both independently and as a contributing member in a team environment

  
  


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  Solid decision-making and problem-solving skills coupled with a willingness to learn and to adapt to changing demands

  
  


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  Ability to prioritize tasks by deadline, work calmly under pressure and manage high volume of work in a fast-paced environment

  
  


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  A high level of initiative and resourcefulness

  
  

Salary/Rate Range: $80,000 – $90,000 annually

Other Information:

Compensation + Benefits

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  Competitive salary with structured annual reviews

  
  


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  Extended health and dental coverage

  
  


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  Employee and family assistance program

  
  


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  Maternity/Parental leave top up plan

  
  


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  Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance

  
  


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  Short- and long-term disability insurance

  
  


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  Paid or banked overtime

  
  


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  Vacation time, sick time and personal time allotment

  
  

Work Perks

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  Firm social events

  
  


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  Casual day every Friday and Dress for Your Day dress code

  
  


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  Continuing education/tuition allowance

  
  


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  Group RRSP plan with matched contributions

  
  

Work / Life Integration

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  Robust health and wellness program annual subsidy

  
  


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  Sports teams

  
  


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  Recognition of service milestones

  
  


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  Personal days to help balance outside commitments

  
  

For more information about TEEMA and to consider other career opportunities, please visit our website at www.teemagroup.com