Family Law Paralegal

Pay: CA$40,000.00 - CA$65,000.00 per year

Note: This position requires employees to be on-site five days a week at the Laval QC office (with the possibility of hybrid flexibility in the future).

Note: The qualified candidate for this position must have prior family law experience and be fluent in both French and English.

About Our Client

Our client is a respected family law firm providing compassionate and effective legal representation. They support clients through divorce, child custody, and support matters with professionalism, expertise, and care.

Job Description

• Conduct legal research on statutes, case law, custody, and support guidelines
• Draft and file legal documents, including petitions, motions, agreements, and subpoenas
• Prepare and review discovery requests and financial disclosures (income, assets, expenses)
• E-file motions, orders, and pleadings with the appropriate courts
• Manage case timelines, deadlines, hearings, and attorney calendars
• Communicate with clients to gather documents and provide status updates
• Maintain detailed case files and organized evidence records (digital and paper)
• Summarize evidence, testimony, and key case developments
• Support attorneys with billing entries, draft invoices, and expense records

Qualifications

• Bilingual fluency in French and English (required)
• Proven experience as a Family Law Paralegal (minimum 2+ years preferred)
• Strong knowledge of court procedures, filing systems, and discovery processes
• Excellent drafting, proofreading, and organizational skills
• Ability to handle sensitive client communications with professionalism
• Proficiency with legal software and Microsoft Office Suite
• Canadian citizenship preferred (valid work authorization required at minimum)

Why This is a Great Opportunity

• Join a respected family law practice with a reputation for success
• Opportunity to take on meaningful, client-centered cases
• Professional growth in a bilingual, collaborative environment
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Stable full-time position with potential hybrid flexibility in the future

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