Remote/ Hybrid (Kelowna, B.C.), Full time
Inspire Law is a growing law practice based in Kelowna, B.C. focused employment and human-rights law. We are hiring. Join our growing law practice and do meaningful work.
We practice law differently. We fight hard for our clients and want to see the legal profession, workplaces, and society evolve. We push for this by acting as an accelerator for meaningful change and being client centred. We are also developing innovative solutions to increase access to justice.
Why join us?
Inspire Law is not a typical law practice. We fight for those who have been wronged at work and we work toward larger change. If you are passionate about making things right, we may be the place for you. We believe deeply in our purpose, our values and the growth of our team, our clients and the law firm.
We can readily accommodate those who may have left the work force to start a family and are motivated to put their college education or university degree to good use.
If you are a proactive, detail-oriented professional who is energized to work hard to right wrongs, and have strong technical skills, we would love to hear from you.
About the Role
In this role, you will be instrumental in guiding legal processes, and advocating for clients with clarity and compassion. While you will independently manage files, you will also work with an experienced lawyer and our founder and clients to advance complex legal files with precision and purpose and deliver outstanding service to our clients.
Key responsibilities include:
- Case Management: Manage complex legal files from intake through to resolution, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with procedural requirements.
- Client Relations: Serve as a trusted point of contact for clients, demonstrating empathy, clarity, and advocacy.
- Legal Research & Drafting: Prepare documents such as pleadings, affidavits, court documents, applications, briefs, books of authorities, and general correspondence.
- Court and Tribunal Support: Coordinate court filings and assist at tribunals, mediations, hearings and trials, where appropriate.
- Liaison Work: Communicate effectively with opposing counsel, court staff and regulatory bodies to move cases forward efficiently.
- Advocacy Support: Champion client rights and dignity on every file.
- Document Drafting: Assist with policy development for the firm and with materials to facilitate access to justice
As we are largely a paperless office, a technical interest and familiarity with systems is a must.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Thorough understanding of BC civil litigation practices and procedures, filing requirements and relevant legal software
- Skilled in Outlook, MS Word, Excel and Adobe Acrobat professional, word processing and proofreading
- Experience working as a litigation legal assistant or paralegal, preferably in employment/ human rights law, for either (a) at least three years or (b) at least one year with a Legal Assistant diploma or equivalent
- Highly organized, detail-oriented and ability to multi-task and prioritize
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong client service skills and ability to communicate with clarity and compassion
Compensation will be discussed based on experience.
How to Apply
Please submit your résumé and a cover letter that includes your experience working as a litigation legal assistant or paralegal, what achieving justice means to you, and what motivates you to work in employment law specifically. If you do not have experience working as a litigation legal assistant or paralegal, please state that. Please also state in your cover letter if you have a reliable internet connection and a professional workspace conducive to maintaining confidentiality, and if you are able to work in person if required.
If available, please include a sample of a formatted legal document you have prepared (redacted).
For more information, please visit https://inspirelaw.ca/careers/.
No phone calls please. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
