Job Description

We are growing! We now have an office of 5 lawyers and are looking for new talent to join our team. McLeod & Schneiderat Lawyers is a law firm with offices in Penticton and Osoyoos. We work in a number of different practice areas, including civil litigation, corporate and commercial law, family law, real estate, and wills, trusts, and estate planning. We are dedicated to providing effective, pragmatic and cost-efficient legal services tailored to our clients needs.

Our main office in

Penticton

is seeking a

corporate legal assistant or paralegal

. We are looking for an individual who is personable, detail oriented and wanting to join our amazing and growing team. This individual will need to be organized, reliable and able to multi-task while performing important tasks around the office.

Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

Preparing BC and Canadian corporation annual reports Preparing and filing incorporation documents Preparing dividend resolutions Drafting of legal documents as necessary Reporting to and corresponding with clients Managing incoming an outgoing mail, scheduling appointments, and managing calendars
Experience with the any of following would be considered an asset but are not required:

E-Corp BC Online Unity Accounting
What you will bring:

Professionalism Reliability Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively Willingness to learn Strong written and verbal communication skills Knowledge of Microsoft office (word & outlook) Attention to detail and ability to work with confidential information Ability to work independently and as part of a team Experience in an office environment would be considered an asset
We offer competitive wages based on education and experience as well as opportunity for growth within our team. If you believe you would be a good fit, and are looking for a challenging yet rewarding position, we would love to hear from you. We thank all applicants for their interest in McLeod & Schneiderat Lawyers, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

Training will be provided for the right candidate!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00-$28.00 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Dental care Extended health care Paid time off Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:

Penticton, BC V2A 5C5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:

Secondary School (preferred)
Experience:

Office: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person