Careers at Linley Welwood

Linley Welwood is always looking to add to its exceptional team of Lawyers, Paralegals, and Legal Assistants. Our “open door” environment provides a healthy, positive, and enjoyable work environment for all team members. Each member of our office is responsible for an important role that is vital to our continued success. We believe in work-life balance, and promote teamwork and excellence, always fully committed to providing the best solutions for our clients. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, and a tremendous opportunity for growth and career development.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Legal Administrative Assistant/Paralegal 

Our firm is looking for a full-time, highly motivated Legal Assistant, with a minimum of 2 years of law firm experience. As a Legal Assistant, you will work collaboratively to provide legal administrative support to the lawyers practicing in all areas of our litigation department. You will be responsible for a variety of legal administrative tasks requiring you to exercise judgment.

The successful applicant will be responsible for:

• Scheduling trial dates, mediation, etc.
• Arrange court filings and application
• Track court dates and limitation dates
• Court document preparation
• Preparation of court applications, and trial briefs
• Drafting and preparing correspondence
• Maintain efficient file management and BF system
• Maintaining lawyer calendars
• Management of emails
• Understanding of BC civil litigation practices and procedures
• Familiarity with BC Supreme Court Civil Rules

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal
• Strong client service skills
• Excellent attention to detail and proofreading skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Must be highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to multi-task & prioritize
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Full-Time Conveyancer

If you are self-motivated, detailed oriented, highly organized, and possess strong communication skills you would be a strong candidate for this position.

The successful candidate will:

• Handle purchase, sale, refinance, and transmission files
• Handle all files start to completion
• Handle discharges, STC’s and holdbacks
• Maintain BF systems
• Respond to client inquiries
• Possess experience with Brief Convey, LTSA, BC Online, and ESILaw