Overview
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Employment Status
Exempt - Regular Full-Time
Scope
The City of Surrey is seeking a Paralegal to join a professional and collegial team consisting of solicitors, paralegals and legal assistants to perform a wide array of paralegal functions with a focus on litigation matters, including files in the BC Supreme Court, Small Claims Court, Civil Resolution Tribunal, BC Court of Appeal, and hearings before City Council.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the City Solicitor in the Legal Services Division of the Corporate Services Department, the Paralegal is responsible for the following :
- Drafts pleadings, application materials, affidavits, orders, bills of costs, discovery requests and responses, and trial preparation documents
- Schedules meetings, trials, discoveries, hearings, etc. and prepares relevant documentation
- Reviews, gathers and manages documents to be used in proceedings
- Assists in interviews and investigations
- Drafts and prepares correspondence with both opposing parties and client departments
- Prepares and manages the filing and service of court materials
- Exercises a high level of confidentiality and tact
- Exercises independent judgment when working with precedents.
- Researches and analyzes a variety of sources such as the applicable rules of court, statues, regulations, court decisions, legal documents and articles for use in preparing materials related to litigation under the supervision of an Assistant City Solicitor
- Photocopying and filing
- General office duties as required
- Other duties as assigned, including handling subpoenas, tax sales, bankruptcy proceedings, etc.
Qualifications
Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent, supplemented by a paralegal certificate or diploma by an accredited programMinimum of 3 years of paralegal experience in litigationMembership in the British Columbia Paralegal Association is considered an assetThorough understanding of litigation, including knowledge of rules and practices relating to the BC Supreme Court, Small Claims Court, Civil Resolution Tribunal, and BC Court of Appeal.Experience with other levels of court or administrative tribunals is an assetExperience with municipal law is an assetExperience working in a municipal or government environment would be an assetExperienced in preparing and organizing correspondence and a variety of legal documents ensuring compliance with applicable rules of courtProven research and legal analysis skillsStrong critical thinking skills, a high level of initiative, and a proactive approach to problem solvingDetail oriented with an excellent ability to multi-task, prioritize, and organize within strict timelinesStrong communication skills, both written and verbalExceptional interpersonal skills and ability to both work collaboratively in a team environment and independentlyOrganized and meticulousA high level of proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, PowerPoint, and various document management systemsAbility to work under pressure in a busy environment to meet deadlinesEagerness to assist with the needs of the office as they ariseOther Information
Number of Job Openings : 1
Salary Information : P1 - $87,201 - $102,589
Conditions of Employment
This position requires completion of a Police Information Check.
Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.
Closing Date
This job will be posted until filled.
Our Values
Integrity - Service - Teamwork - Innovation - Community