Family Law LAA / Paralegal

Arlyn RecruitingVancouver, BC, Canada

30+ days ago

Salary

CA$55,000.00–CA$80,000.00 yearly

Job description

One of British Columbia’s leading boutique law firms in the areas of construction, commercial and matrimonial dispute resolution and we are looking for a full-time Family Legal Administrative Assistant to join our team! The salary range for this position is $55,000 to $80,000.

Responsibilities of the role include :

Opening and maintaining files, ensuring policies and procedures are followed in accordance with firm guidelines, running conflict searches, dealing with a large volume of emails, maintaining calendars and bring forwards and preparing routine correspondence.
Preparing, serving and filing court documents such as Notices of Trial, Notice of Change of Lawyer, etc.
Scheduling trial dates, discoveries, meetings, conferences and confirming dates with all involved parties as required.
Tracking deadlines to ensure compliance with court limitations.
Providing administrative support, including preparation of monthly invoices.

Qualifications and skills required :

Successful completion of a post-secondary LAA program or the real-world equivalent;

Minimum of 3+ years’ experience in family law;

Thorough knowledge and understanding of BC Supreme Court Rules, court practices and procedures as well as filing deadlines;

Familiarity with family law rules and procedures;

Exceptional time management, organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to work under pressure, complete tasks with speed and accuracy, and the ability to multi-task in response to changing situations;

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;

Experience in Adobe, MS Word, Excel and Outlook;

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

We offer a comprehensive salary and benefits package that is very competitive and offers opportunities for personal and professional growth. Our benefits include :

Extended Health, Vision and Dental coverage

Long Term Disability Insurance

Short-Term Disability Top-up Program

Parental Leave Top-up Program

Professional Development & Education reimbursement

Vacation and Paid Sick time

Matching Group RRSP plan

Health & Wellness Allowance

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