Position description
Working with a civil litigation paralegal and senior lawyer, with the support of an administrative clerk, the CIA student will request information and evidence, file forms in Court and manage client file procedures for mediations, depositions and trials using skills acquired in the CIA program.
Start date
Immediately
Training
Provided
BCIT courses preferred
FSCT 7002 (completed or in progress)
FSCT 7120
Location
815 Hornby Street – Robson & Hornby
Hours
Mon-Fri, 9:00 – 5:00
Wage
Merit-based Honorarium/Stipend upon completion of 3 month practicum
Technical skills
Familiarity with office 365 an asset; proficiency with Adobe/PDF programs, Microsoft suite products and database software required. Advanced understanding of laws and procedures relating to continuity of evidence in paper and digital formats required.
Personal skills
Professional office and telephone demeanour, ability to prioritize voluminous communications and projects to meet court deadlines, attention to detail, ability to efficiently manage a database including consistent naming conventions.
Interested?
Reach out to Jan Whyte: jan@jmhlaw.ca / 604.655.5989