Civil/Commercial Litigation Paralegal

Zacharias Vickers McCann LLP is a full-service law firm servicing clients primarily in the Fraser Valley, with offices in Abbotsford, Chilliwack, West Vancouver, and Victoria. We are looking to hire a paralegal for our civil/commercial litigation team. This is a permanent, full-time position based out of our Chilliwack office (soon to be located in the brand-new Benchmark building on Hocking Avenue!).

If you believe in working for a company that:

- Cares about their clients and staff;

- Is Competent in how they run their business;

- Is Committed to working hard for their clients;

- Prioritizes Collaboration among its lawyers and staff; and

- Values their Community and giving back...

...then we are the firm for you!

We invite individuals with a minimum of 5 years of relevant legal experience who are looking for continued learning and growth to apply by submitting their current resume and cover letter.

Responsibilities will include (but not limited to):

Drafting and preparing correspondence
Court document preparation and filing
Maintaining BF system
Responding to client inquiries
Managing a file load of 100-150 civil files
Working with a legal assistant
The ideal candidate will have the following qualities and skills:

Detail oriented, with superior organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks
The ability to excel in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
Ability to work independently as well as within a team
Willingness to take on tasks as needed
Experience with Word, Excel, Outlook, and Acrobat
Experience with iManage, Unity (Esilaw), and Hive (assets)
Salary is competitive within the Fraser Valley ($67,500 - $80,000) and commensurate with your ability and experience. Full benefit package is offered upon successful completion of 3-month probationary period, which includes a health spending account and RRSP matching program.

We would like to thank all applicants in advance for their interest, however only those shortlisted for interviews will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $67,500.00-$80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental care
Disability insurance
Extended health care
Life insurance
RRSP match
Wellness program
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Experience:

legal: 5 years (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-05-02
Expected start date: 2025-05-12

Canada
British Columbia
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