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We are a full service firm in the B.C. interior, and we are seeking a litigation lawyer to join our experienced team. The successful candidate will handle a varied practice in general, commercial and personal injury litigation within our well-established firm. Strong organization skills, an attention to detail and good communication and interpersonal skills are essential qualifications of the successful candidate. The firm offers an excellent compensation package which includes a bonus program and group insurance plan benefits including dental and extended medical. Please forward your resume, along with a covering letter, to the attention of Neville McDougall.  

Job Status Full Time Temporary   Approximate End Date for Temporary Job 5/1/2018   Position Overview   Reporting to the Chief Privacy Officer, Corporate Secretary and Senior Counsel, this individual in this position will be working with several of the members of the legal department completing administrative and other corporate commercial work and working with the Assistant Corporate Secretary on various governance matter.   Responsibilities   The position requires the candidate to:    Coordinate and provideof professional administrative support services. Arrange adequate coverage for administrative activities and ensure established protocols and procedures are maintained. Provide guidance to others. Apply excellent business acumen, problem solving, decision making, organizational and time management skills, to screen and prioritize incoming requests/materials, including matters of a confidential and/or sensitive nature.  Maintain status of departmental priorities and the effective dissemination of information. Coordinate lawyer’s calendar to ensure effective and efficient use of time; arrange meetings, appointments, conferences and travel. Determine meeting preferences and ensure time conflicts are resolved in a mutually agreeable manner. Book meetings, facilities, equipment, record and distribute agendas and minutes. Represent the department in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others.  Source and compile information, including a variety of financial information, operational statistics and measurements, board reports and other information; determine appropriate manner to collect, manipulate and format information for ease of reference.  Demonstrate proficiency in a variety of software applications to effectively prepare information including correspondence, reports, presentations, spreadsheets, etc. Develop and maintain effective office record keeping systems, administrative practices and procedures.  Have the ability to handle simultaneous jobs quickly, accurately and efficiently;  Have high attention to detail;  Exercise discretion, sound judgment and confidentiality in communication with the FortisBC group of companies’ business owners and external lawyers, consultants and others;  Be a quick learner who can work independently with minimal instruction and supervision; and  Have a positive attitude and ability to resolve conflicts in a professional manner.   The Primary Responsibilities Are    Performing administrative duties such as:   booking and organizing meetings;   opening files and filing;   maintaining filing;   making business travel and related arrangements   sharing general office administrative duties with other departments in the FortisBC group of companies;    Coding and ensuring timely payment of departmental invoices and expenses.  Preparing and formatting documents such as contracts, procurement packages and correspondence;  Responding to general business owner needs in the FortisBC group of companies; and  Receiving, maintaining and responding to privacy access requests.   Requirements     Education and Experience:   Grade 12 required Completion of either a Business Degree/Diploma or Administrative Assistant Certificate from a recognized post-secondary institution with 2-5 years’ experience as an administrative assistant or secretary in a law firm or company, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience Strong knowledge of financial and/or legal practices and procedures Strong software application skills including SAP, MS Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint Knowledge of the Utility Industry an asset Valid BC Drivers License   Technical Competencies   Knowledge of company organization, structure, business processes, etc. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing Strong organizational and interpersonal skills with a proven record as a team player Demonstrated ability to exercise judgment, tact and discretion in preparing, disclosing and handling information of a confidential and/or sensitive nature Proficient at data entry with an attention to accuracy and speed. Demonstrated ability to analyze and solve problems Demonstrated ability to interact with all levels of internal and external contacts in a professional, clear and courteous manner in order to represent the interests of others Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and complete assignments in a manner that optimizes departmental effectiveness Demonstrated ability to work within demanding work schedules including tight timeframes   Additional Information Making safety our #1 priority   At FortisBC, safety is at the core of everything we do and we strive to reach for zero injuries and incidents, every day. Our employees are each an example of this commitment, at work, at home, and in the communities we serve.

Kent Employment Law is a progressive, boutique employment law firm with its Okanagan office located in the heart of Kelowna. We are also proud to be the first Canadian law firm to be certified as a B Corp, after undergoing a rigorous assessment of our social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. We are currently looking for a lawyer to join our team of creative and dynamic litigators. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of litigation experience and the skills and temperament needed to manage a busy caseload in a fast-paced environment. He or she will also share our firm’s values and the commitment to use business as a force for good – individually, socially, and environmentally. Interested lawyers are invited to email their CV and cover letter to Simon Kent at simon@kentemploymentlaw.com . For more information about us and the work we do, visit our website here . To learn more about our B Corp certification, click here. We thank all applicants for your interest in this position, however, only candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted. Please, no phone calls.