Job Description

We are growing! We now have an office of 6 lawyers and are looking for new talent to join our team. McLeod & Schneiderat Lawyers is a law firm with offices in Penticton, Summerland, 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 an

administrative assistant

. We are looking for an individual who is personable, detail oriented, reliable and wanting to join our amazing and growing team. The ideal candidate will be able to work independently and as part of a team in a busy office environment. This individual will need to be organized, reliable and able to multi-task while performing important tasks around the office.

Responsibilities:

Answering overflow calls, scheduling appointments, and managing calendars Preforming conflict searches, opening and closing files Supporting legal assistants and reception as needed Drafting of correspondence and documents when required Photocopying and scanning paperwork Reporting to clients as needed Bank runs as needed Light accounting duties
Experience with the any of following would be considered an asset but are not required:

BCOnline MyLTSA Indian Land Registry Esi-Law
What you will bring:

Reliability Knowledge of Microsoft office (word & outlook) Excellent written & verbal skills Willingness to learn Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload Attention to detail and ability to work with confidential information Ability to work in a team-orientated setting as well as independently Experience in an office environment would be considered an asset

Please note that this is a junior-level position. Training will be provided for the right candidate! We offer an opportunity for the right candidate to start or advance their career in the legal profession with this role.

We offer competitive wages based on education and experience. If you are interested in this position please submit your resume for consideration. We thank all applicants for their interest in McLeod & Schneiderat Lawyers, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $37,050.00-$46,800.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental 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) Administrative: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person