Family Law Legal Assistant
Impact RecruitmentVancouver, Canada30+ days ago
Salary
CA$55,000.00–CA$80,000.00 yearly
Job type
- Full-time
Job descriptionMinimum of 5 years of litigation experience with a specialty in Family Law A Legal Administrative Assistant certificate and / or Paralegal diploma Comprehensive understanding of the BC Supreme Court Rules and procedures Thorough knowledge of Family Law Act Experience in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and DivorceMate Exceptional time management, organizational and prioritization skills Ability to work under pressure Meticulous attention to detail and desire to provide quality work with a high level of accuracy; Excellent judgement and the ability to exercise discretion when dealing with confidential and sensitive matters High client service orientation Strong work ethic, and the ability to work independently, take initiative and be resourceful Proficiency in file organization and time management The ability to work overtime if required 55,000 – $80,000 Extended medical, dental and vision coverage Long term Disability Insurance Short Term Disability Top-up Program Parental Leave Top-up Program Professional Development and Education reimbursement 3 weeks vacation and paid sick time Matching Group RRSP plan Health and Wellness Allowance
ABOUT THE POSITION
Your responsibilities will include :
- Collaborating with clients and opposing counsel for the collection, review and production of documents
- Drafting routine correspondence
- Reviewing documents and coding for relevance and privilege
- Preparing pleadings, including;
- Form F8 Financial Statements
- Affidavits
- Notices of Applications
- Lists of Documents
- Reviewing and preparing transcript summaries
- Assisting Lawyers with all aspect of trial preparations.
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COMPENSATION