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Available Positions
Thank you for pursuing a career with Nixon Wenger.
We currently have the following positions available:
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Interested in practicing law with Nixon Wenger?
Position Posted: July 6, 2008
As Nixon Wenger is a well-established, growing firm covering most areas of law, we are always pleased to receive inquiries on potential position information from interested lawyers.
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Legal Support Staff
Position Posted: July 6, 2008
Nixon Wenger is the largest law firm in the North Okanagan with a remarkable working environment, flexible hours, competitive salary, and great benefits including RRSP contributions.
If you are looking for a dynamic and rewarding career at our law firm, please submit your resume for consideration. As we are a growing law firm (currently with over 60 support staff) covering most areas of law, our requirements for additional legal support staff is often under review. Only those with legal certification or law firm experience need apply.
Join this well-established and growing law firm for a rewarding career!
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Land and Development Legal Assistant
Position Posted: July 6, 2008
Legal Assistant/Paralegal specializing in land development matters. Preference given to candidates with a minimum 5 years legal experience in land development and a conveyancing background.
The position requires the ability to manage a development file from development approval to registration including any Statutory Rights of Way, Covenants, Easements, Disclosure Statements and all related documentation. You will have a working knowledge of the LTA, SPA, REDMA and related statutes, are able to work independently with little supervision but cooperatively with others, are self-motivated, able to meet deadlines and cope under pressure.
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Real Estate Paralegal/Conveyancer
Position Posted: July 6, 2008
The successful candidate will possess:
- Superb technical, administrative and communication skills;
- Accuracy and detail-oriented;
- Ability to prioritize, organize and expedite workflow;
- Excellent organizational skills, coupled with strong grammar and punctuation skills;
- The ability to independently create letters and routine legal documents;
- A professional demeanor, attitude and experience in dealings with large, sophisticated developer clientele;
- Excellent communication skills;
- Proficiency with Land Title and Personal Property Registry procedures, filings and documents;
- The ability to work independently as well as a team player;
- Some experience in real estate development (e.g., disclosure statements, rights of way, easements).
Duties will include:
• File opening and handling multiple real estate files from start to finish (including being involved in releases of new subdivisions).
• Land Title and other searches.
• Conducting due diligence searches using BC Online and agents when necessary.
• Commercial lending experience would be an asset.
• Communicating and meeting with clients to obtain instructions.
• Dealing with realtors, lenders and surveyors.
• Preparing Land Title documents.
• E-filing of documents.
• Coordinating closings.
• Reporting.
• Managing files to include bring forward dates for regular review.
• File maintenance, organizing and filing.
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Litigation Legal Assistant
Position Posted: July 6, 2008
Candidate is responsible for the general file management of personal injury files and the duties include:
- Preparation/drafting of correspondence, legal documents including pleadings and Bills of Costs.
- Scheduling examinations for discovery, trial dates, IMEs, mediations and settlement conferences.
- General file management.
- Trial preparation.
- Communicating with clients, ICBC adjusters and defence counsel.
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Family Law Legal Assistant
Position Posted: July 6, 2008
Provides clerical support for two family law assistants, including dictation, correspondence, scheduling, filing and holiday relief. Must be able to work in a fast-paced, stressful environment, must have excellent English skills, have general office proficiency, and a willingness to learn. Must be able to work independently, without supervision and be accurate.
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Please forward all resumes in confidence to:
Human Resources
4th Floor, 3201 - 30th Avenue
Vernon, BC, V1T2C6
Fax: 250-542-7273
Email: humanresources@nixonwenger.com
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