Legal Assistant / Paralegal Family Law (Hybrid) (Calgary)

Legal Assistant / Paralegal Family Law (Hybrid)

Location: Calgary, AB
Salary: $68,000 $73,000 annually

Our client, a growing and well-regarded Calgary law firm, is seeking a Legal Assistant / Paralegal to join their family law practice. This is a hybrid legal support role, ideal for someone with strong family law experience who enjoys a mix of Legal Assistant and Paralegal responsibilities.

The Role

This position supports lawyers in a busy family law practice and involves both administrative and substantive legal tasks. The firm operates in a highly client-focused environment and values professionalism, empathy, and strong attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing exceptional client service via phone, email, and in-person interactions
• Managing client communications and inquiries
• Drafting and transcribing correspondence and legal documents
• Assisting with family law pleadings, forms, and supporting documentation
• Filing documents with applicable court registries and managing court calendars
• File opening, maintenance, diarization, and document organization
• Daily time entries, monthly billing, and assisting with A/R follow-up
• Attending in-office meetings for document review and signing
• General administrative and practice support as required

Qualifications

• 35 years of experience as a Legal Assistant, ideally with family law exposure
• Strong understanding of family law procedures and court processes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High level of organization with strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Comfortable working in a hybrid support role with evolving responsibilities
• Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with lawyers and team members

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $68,000 $73,000
• Legal assistants are able to bill their time
• Benefits with a new and enhanced benefits program is planned for early 2027
• Hybrid work policy after probation

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