Current Positions

• Administrative Services Assistant – Collections (Vancouver)

  We are seeking to add an Administrative Services Assistant to support our Collections team for our Vancouver office. Our staff are crucial to the success of our Firm, and we are looking for someone who is not only a team player but possesses superior organizational and interpersonal skills, the ability to handle a high volume of work with tight deadlines, and a keen attention to detail.

  Duties & Responsibilities

  • Drafting documents and correspondence
  • Communicating with clients and agents as required
  • Contacting borrowers by phone and email to work out payment plans and settlements
  • E-filing and paper filing court documents
  • Managing files and updating databases
  • Providing over-flow support and vacation/leave coverage for legal support staff
  • Undertaking other administrative duties as required

  Requirements & Qualifications

  • Previous experience in an administrative setting in a professional environment
  • Administrative Assistant certificate from an accredited post-secondary institution or equivalent education and experience
  • Highly dependable and adaptable with great work ethic
  • Impeccable proofreading, grammar skills and attention to detail
  • The ability to communicate effectively and think strategically
  • Highly motivated to meet and succeed with client’s collection goals
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and flexibility to learn internal computer systems and processes
  • Ability to exercise discretion and respect confidentiality
  • Ability to maintain strong working relationships by working collaboratively in a team setting

  Perks & Benefits

  • Competitive Compensation
  • Health Benefits: extended health, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Paid Time Off: vacation and sick days
  • Corporate Culture: Firm social events throughout the year
  • Flexible work hours

  What We Offer

  • Diversity and Inclusion: We value diversity and being a welcoming workplace where people feel comfortable being themselves, and where they have equal opportunity to fulfill their potential.
  • Growth & Development: We proudly grow our people and promote from within the organization.
  • A fun and collaborative work environment.

  To apply to this exciting opportunity, please send your cover letter and resume to Kait Methot, HR Manager.

  

  Kait Methot

  Human Resources Manager

  T: 250.851.2354
  E: kmethot@fultonco.com

• Accounting Clerk (Kamloops)

  We are seeking to add an entry level Accounting Clerk to support our Accounting Department. This role is ideal for a person who is motivated, organized and detail-oriented.

  Primary Duties & Responsibilities

  • Preparing and processing cheques and payments;
  • Process office billings;
  • Reviewing and entering accounts payable invoices;
  • Data entry, spreadsheets, records, and filing; and
  • Other duties as required, including providing coverage support for the accounting team during absences and vacation.

  Requirements & Qualifications

  • High school diploma with post-secondary courses in accounting is preferred;
  • 1 – 2 years basic accounting or bookkeeping experience;
  • Working knowledge of basic accounting principles;
  • Proficient with computer software programs including Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.;
  • Exceptional attention to detail;
  • High level of dependability and strong organizational and time-management skills;
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to connect with staff at various levels of responsibility;
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
  • Excellent oral and written communication;
  • The capability to be an energetic self-starter who initiates and anticipates needs;
  • A great attitude with the willingness to learn;
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and requests; and
  • The ability to work both independently and within a team.

  Perks & Benefits

  • Competitive Compensation;
  • Health Benefits: extended health, dental, vision, and life insurance;
  • Paid Time Off: vacation and sick days; and
  • Corporate Culture: annual summer and year end party, lunch time festivities, and many other social events.

  What We Offer

  • Diversity and Inclusion: We value diversity and being a welcoming workplace where people feel comfortable being themselves, and where they have equal opportunity to fulfill their potential.;
  • Growth & Development: We proudly grow our people and promote from within the organization. We offer orientation for all new employees, Tips & Tricks Lunch and Learns, and we have a team of supportive and highly skilled staff and lawyers; and
  • A fun and collaborative work environment.

  We invite interested applicants to forward a cover letter, resume, references and/or reference letters to Kait Methot.

  

  Kait Methot

  Human Resources Manager

  T: 250.851.2354
  E: kmethot@fultonco.com

• Litigation Lawyer (Kamloops)

  Are you an experienced Litigation Lawyer looking for improved work-life balance to allow you time to explore the great outdoors? Join our Kamloops litigation team!

  Situated in the beautiful BC interior, Kamloops (population +100,000) has a well-earned reputation as the provincial adventure playground and tournament capital. With 100+ lakes, 80+ parks, hundreds of trails, world class sports facilities, and Sun Peaks Resort within a 50-minute drive of downtown, experience the best of all four seasons and outdoor activities, year-round. Exceptional mountain biking, hiking, fishing, golfing and, of course, unsurpassed skiing and snowboarding awaits, where you will enjoy amenities of a large centre, with the luxuries of affordable housing, recreational lifestyles, and reasonable commute times (often by foot or bike!).

  We are seeking a team-player with trial experience (personal injury experience an asset) and the following qualities:

  • Strong interpersonal skills and a bright, positive attitude;
  • Passion for providing exceptional client service through powerful legal solutions; and
  • Entrepreneurial desire for personal and professional community engagement and network development, to expand the firm’s reach.

  As a new lawyer joining our firm you will:

  • Walk into a well-established, successful litigation/personal injury practice.
  • Be an integral actor in the continued expansion of our litigation team, accomplished by coordinated approach to practice management and growth, and chaired by a practice group leader.
  • Experience a notably collegial environment, with formal and informal mentorship relationships. Our formalized process for annual performance reviews and our Associate Committee (monthly roundtable) lunches keep our associates informed of firm operations and management decisions – we guide our associates’ expectations with engagement and transparency, and encourage their valuable contributions.
  • Do good work in a firm that believes in making a tangible difference in our community, while always promoting a healthy work-life balance.

   

  We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

  Please apply, in confidence, with resume and cover letter to Kait Methot, HR Manager.

  

  Kait Methot

  Human Resources Manager

  T: 250.851.2354
  E: kmethot@fultonco.com

• Paralegal – Land Development (Kamloops)

  We are seeking an experienced Paralegal to join our Land Development Team. Our paralegals are crucial to the success of our firm. We are looking for someone who is not only a team player but possesses superior organizational and interpersonal skills, the ability to handle a high volume of work with tight deadlines, and has a keen attention to detail.

  Primary Duties & Responsibilities

  • Preparing and processing a variety of legal documentation for routine and complex land transactions;
  • Independently drafting, compiling, reviewing and processing a variety of documents;
  • Identifying available mechanisms to achieve various complex land title registrations and transfers by conducting legal and property related reviews;
  • Ensuring compliance with obligations under contracts including insurance, environmental requirements, and rent;
  • Reviewing and registering land survey plans with supporting documentation;
  • Reviewing titles and charges to identify implications on current transactions and providing summaries to clients and lawyers;
  • Researching and applying historical and current legislation;
  • Liaising with all internal and external parties involved with the agreement, transaction or interest in land, including preparation of correspondence;
  • Adhering to document management and time recording practices;
  • Maintaining an organized diarization system;
  • Using systems such as PC Law, BC Online, myLTSA, Worldox, BC Registries and Online Services; and
  • Undertaking other administrative duties as required.

  Requirements & Qualifications

  • 2+ years’ experience as a paralegal, or equivalent experience;
  • Paralegal certification from an accredited post-secondary institution, or equivalent education and experience;
  • General solicitor experience is an asset;
  • Strong understanding of BC Land Title Office registration requirements and experience with electronic registrations and web filing platform;
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills;
  • Self-motivated with ability to multi-task and independently manage files;
  • Impeccable proofreading, grammar skills and attention to detail;
  • Excellent research skills;
  • Highly dependable and adaptable, with great work ethic;
  • The ability to communicate effectively and think strategically;
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and flexibility to learn internal computer systems and processes;
  • Ability to exercise discretion and respect confidentiality; and
  • Ability to maintain strong working relationships by working collaboratively in a team setting.

  Perks & Benefits

  • Competitive Compensation
  • Health Benefits: extended health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
  • Paid Time Off: vacation and sick days.
  • Corporate Culture: annual summer and year-end party, lunchtime festivities, and many other social events.
  • Flexible work hours

  What We Offer

  • Diversity and Inclusion: We strive to create a workplace where all employees are hired on merit, where they feel comfortable being themselves, and where they have equal opportunity to fulfill their potential;
  • Growth & Development: We proudly grow our people and promote from within the organization. We also provide incentive programs to encourage our support staff to take further education at recognized colleges or universities; and
  • A fun and collaborative work environment.

   

  To apply to this exciting opportunity, please email your cover letter and resume to Kait Methot.

  

  Kait Methot

  Human Resources Manager

  T: 250.851.2354
  E: kmethot@fultonco.com

• Paralegal – Business Law (Kamloops)

  We are seeking a full-time experienced Paralegal/ Legal Assistant to support our busy Solicitor’s practice. The successful candidate will have the ability to work independently and manage files for various clients relating to commercial transactions. We offer orientation for all new employees, Tips & Tricks, Lunch & Learns, and we have a team of supportive and highly skilled staff and lawyers.

  Primary Duties & Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and facilitate commercial transactions;
  • Conducting due diligence searches and analyzing results;
  • Maintain an organized Bring Forward system;
  • Use of the following systems: PC Law, BC Online, myLTSA, and Worldox;
  • General administrative duties as required.

  Requirements & Qualifications

  • 1 to 3 years of experience;
  • Legal Assistant or Paralegal Certificate/Diploma or equivalent;
  • Conveyancing or Business Law experienced considered an asset;
  • Must be proficient in Word and Outlook
  • Excellent verbal and written communication;
  • Strong attention to detail;
  • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality;
  • Ability to multi-task, prioritize work, and manage time effectively;
  • Self-motivated/able to work independently with minimal supervision;
  • Works well under pressure in a busy environment to meet deadlines.

  Perks & Benefits

  • Competitive Compensation
  • Health Benefits: extended health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
  • Paid Time Off: vacation and sick days.
  • Corporate Culture: annual summer and year-end party, lunchtime festivities, and many other social events.
  • Flexible work hours

  What We Offer

  • Diversity and Inclusion: We strive to create a workplace where all employees are hired on merit, where they feel comfortable being themselves, and where they have equal opportunity to fulfill their potential;
  • Growth & Development: We proudly grow our people and promote from within the organization. We also provide incentive programs to encourage our support staff to take further education at recognized colleges or universities; and
  • A fun and collaborative work environment.

   

  We invite all qualified candidates to submit your cover letter and resume to Kait Methot.

  

  Kait Methot

  Human Resources Manager

  T: 250.851.2354
  E: kmethot@fultonco.com

• Lawyer with Solicitor Experience (Kamloops)

  Fulton is one of the oldest law firms in BC, and as a full-service firm, our client base is rapidly expanding throughout the BC interior. As our associates work to build their own practices, they are fully supported by a team-based approach and cutting-edge information technology.

  We are seeking an experienced solicitor in the following areas:

  • Business Law including corporate law; business buy/sell; commercial finance; secured transactions; contracts and agreements; and
  • Real Estate Law including residential and commercial purchase and sale transactions.

  The successful candidate should have:

  • An entrepreneurial desire, positive attitude, strong interpersonal skills and eager to participate in the marketing of the firm to the local and regional communities; and
  • A desire to become engaged in the community for personal and professional development purposes, and to develop your own referral network to generate new clients and new revenue sources.

  As a new lawyer joining our firm you will experience:

  • Being an integral part of the continued expansion of our Business Law practice group, chaired by a practice group leader, with regular team meetings and a coordinated approach to practice management and growth;
  • A strong mentorship environment.  Fulton has a formalized mentor program where you will be matched with a partner as your formal mentor.  We are a very collegial environment and informal mentorship relationships are also readily developed.  We have a process for annual performance reviews, and a formal Associate Committee that hosts associate roundtable lunches monthly to keep associates engaged with and informed about overall firm operations and management;
  • Working closely with senior lawyers who delegate and assign work to you.  A large portion of your practice in your early years of practice will be work referred to you by lawyers within Fulton; and
  • Doing good work in a firm with an exceptional reputation, and enjoying a reasonable work-life balance.

   

  Situated in British Columbia’s beautiful interior, Kamloops has a well-earned reputation as BC’s adventure playground. The region provides the best of seasons and lifestyles. Mild winters and warm, sunny summers allow residents to enjoy outdoor activities year round. Kamloops is famous for its world class sports facilities, mountain biking, hiking, golfing and, of course, unsurpassed skiing and snowboarding at Sun Peaks Resort – less than an hour from the city centre. With a population of 90,000, Kamloops provides the amenities of a large centre, with the luxuries of affordable housing, recreational lifestyles, and reasonable commute times.

  Full benefits package is available for you and your dependents.

  Please apply, in confidence, with resume and cover letter to Kait Methot, HR Manager.

  

  Kait Methot

  Human Resources Manager

  T: 250.851.2354
  E: kmethot@fultonco.com