Experienced Family and Estate Litigation Legal Assistant

BCLMA; Surrey; On-site; CAD 46,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Generous vacation

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible work

Supportive team

Autonomy

Meaningful files

Growing firm

Job summary

Darnell Law Group in Surrey, BC is seeking an experienced Family & Estate Litigation Legal Assistant to join our growing team. You will work closely with our lawyers, independently managing the day-to-day requirements of a busy litigation practice.

This role rewards initiative and reliability, with ownership of files, deadlines, and client communications. We value organized, detail-oriented professionals who thrive in a collaborative setting and are committed to delivering high-quality support.

Qualifications

• Three+ years of litigation experience, preferably in family or estate matters.
• Completion of a recognized Legal Assistant or Paralegal program.
• Strong knowledge of BC litigation procedures and Rules of Court.
• Experience preparing and filing court materials.
• Excellent written communication, grammar, proofreading, and editing skills.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines and priorities.
• Confident working independently while collaborating with a team.

Responsibilities

• Document Preparation & Filing: Prepare, edit, finalize, and file court documents, pleadings, Financial Statements, Lists of Documents, correspondence, and family law agreements.
• Court & Trial Preparation: Prepare and organize materials for applications, hearings, mediations, discoveries, and trials in both Provincial Court and Supreme Court.
• Client & Counsel Communication: Communicate professionally and confidently with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and court registries.
• File Management: Open, maintain, organize, and close files efficiently and accurately.
• Deadline Management: Track limitation periods, court deadlines, filing requirements, and follow-up dates.
• Calendar & B/F Management: Maintain lawyer calendars, appointments, court dates, and bring-forward systems.
• Practice Support: Anticipate what is needed, keep files moving forward, and help ensure our lawyers and clients are well supported.

Skills

Litigation experience

Team player

Organizational skills

Independent worker

Education

Legal Assistant/Paralegal program

Tools

Clio

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Darnell Law Group | Surrey, BC

Darnell Law Group is a growing law firm located in Surrey, B.C. and we are seeking an experienced Family & Estate Litigation Legal Assistant to add to our team.

We know that great legal assistants are at the heart of a successful litigation practice. Your organization, judgment, attention to detail, and ability to stay one step ahead make a real difference, and we believe those contributions should be recognized.

If you are looking for a role where you can take ownership of your work, be trusted to use your experience, and work alongside a supportive and collaborative team, we would love to hear from you.

Why You’ll Enjoy Working With Us

We want our team members to build rewarding careers while still having time for life outside the office.

• Competitive compensation based on your experience and qualifications
• Generous vacation entitlement so you have meaningful time to recharge
• Comprehensive benefits to support your health and well-being
• Workplace flexibility that supports a healthy work-life balance
• A supportive and approachable team where collaboration and respect matter
• Autonomy and trust to manage your work and use your experience
• Interesting and meaningful files across our litigation practice
• A growing firm environment where your ideas, initiative, and contributions are valued

What You’ll Do

As an important member of our Litigation team, you will work closely with our lawyers while independently managing the day-to-day requirements of a busy litigation practice.

• Document Preparation & Filing: Prepare, edit, finalize, and file court documents, pleadings, Financial Statements, Lists of Documents, correspondence, and family law agreements
• Court & Trial Preparation: Prepare and organize materials for applications, hearings, mediations, discoveries, and trials in both Provincial Court and Supreme Court
• Client & Counsel Communication: Communicate professionally and confidently with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and court registries
• File Management: Open, maintain, organize, and close files efficiently and accurately
• Deadline Management: Track limitation periods, court deadlines, filing requirements, and follow-up dates
• Calendar & B/F Management: Maintain lawyer calendars, appointments, court dates, and bring-forward systems
• Practice Support: Anticipate what is needed, keep files moving forward, and help ensure our lawyers and clients are well supported

What You Bring

• At least three years of litigation experience, preferably with experience in family and/or estate litigation
• Completion of a recognized Legal Assistant or Paralegal program
• Strong knowledge of BC litigation procedures and Rules of Court
• Experience preparing and filing court materials
• Excellent written communication, grammar, proofreading, and editing skills
• Strong organizational skills and close attention to detail
• The ability to manage competing deadlines and prioritize effectively
• Confidence working independently while also enjoying being part of a team
• A proactive approach and the ability to anticipate next steps
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Experience with Clio is an asset

A Great Fit for the Right Person

You may be especially happy here if you are someone who takes pride in doing excellent work, likes having ownership over your files, and appreciates being part of a team where people support one another.

We are looking for someone who wants more than simply their next job. We hope to find someone who wants to become a valued, long-term member of our firm.

Ready for your next opportunity?

If you are an experienced litigation legal assistant looking for a supportive firm where your skills, judgement, and contribution will be genuinely valued, we would be pleased to hear from you.