We are recruiting for an experienced Family Legal Assistant to join a boutique family law firm located in downtown Vancouver. The firm consistently resolves family law disputes in a sophisticated, reasonable, and resourceful manner, with careful sensitivity to the unique needs of each client. Its high degree of specialization enables the firm to manage both straightforward and highly complex family law matters.
Key Responsibilities:
• Manage lawyers’ calendars, schedule appointments and court appearances, and proactively monitor all critical dates and timelines.
• Assemble, prepare and file court documents in accordance with applicable rules and procedures. You will ensure accuracy, completeness and adherence to filing deadlines.
• Oversee comprehensive document management including drafting, formatting, proofreading.
• Compose, edit, and proofread legal correspondence and professional communications on behalf of the lawyers. You will ensure clarity, accuracy and a high standard of professionalism.
• Conduct registry and court searches as required to support ongoing and new family law matters.
• Organize and maintain client files to ensure efficient access to information and consistent file integrity.
• Handle dictation management, including timely transcription, editing, and distribution of dictated materials.
• Interact with clients on a daily basis, communicating professionally, courteously and with sensitivity to the nature of family law matters.
• Perform other administrative and operational duties as required to support the smooth and efficient functioning of the firm.
Experience and Qualifications:
• Ideally 5+ years of experience in Family Law.
• Strong organizational and self-management skills
• A strong ability to effectively communicate with clients
• A professional attitude
• Exceptional computer skills (Microsoft Office, Soluno, Divorcemate, NetDocuments).
Compensation, Perks, and Benefits:
• Group Health Benefits (extended health and dental, life, AD& D)
• 4 weeks of paid vacation
• Additional paid time off during holiday season
• Exceptional work-life balance (overtime is rare)
• Annual year-end celebration and numerous social events throughout the year
• Excellent working environment (partners, lawyers, and staff are a great group of people)
If this sounds like the role for you, please apply today! Please reference job number 05060-0013469891 in all correspondence.
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