Family Law LAA

Impact Recruitment; Vancouver; Sur place; CAD 60 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Growth opportunity

Diverse family law work

Collaborative team

Résumé du poste

Impact Recruitment is assisting a respected Vancouver law firm in recruiting a Legal Administrative Assistant for its family law practice. The role focuses on high-volume support, document preparation, scheduling, and file management to keep matters organized and on track.

The successful candidate has 3–5+ years of legal support experience, strong time management, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal document systems.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience in a legal support role, preferably within family law or litigation.
• Familiarity with legal procedures, court documentation and filing requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with legal document management systems and DivorceMate is an asset.
• Strong time management and organizational skills, with the ability to handle competing deadlines in a demanding environment.
• Clear and professional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A self-directed and dependable approach, with the ability to work effectively both independently and alongside others.
• Sound judgment, discretion and a high level of professionalism when handling sensitive client information.

Responsabilités

• Support legal counsel with the day-to-day coordination and administration of family law files.
• Prepare, review and format legal documents, pleadings, financial disclosures and court materials.
• Organize documentation and exhibits for applications, hearings and trials.
• Coordinate court appearances, mediations, examinations for discovery and other scheduled proceedings.
• Maintain accurate calendars, deadline reminders and file records to ensure important dates and deliverables are tracked.
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel regarding documentation, scheduling and procedural matters.
• Oversee file administration, including conflict checks, file maintenance, billing, retainers and payment processing.
• Prepare client correspondence, assist with legal forms and provide general administrative support as required.

Connaissances

Legal support experience

Time management

Communication skills

Outils

Microsoft Office

Legal document management systems

DivorceMate

Description du poste

Location British Columbia, Canada Sector Legal Salary 60,000.00 CAD to 75,000.00 CAD per annum

A respected law firm in Vancouver is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to join its family law practice. This is a confidential opportunity for an experienced legal support professional who enjoys working in a high-volume practice, takes pride in keeping matters organized, and can provide dependable assistance throughout the lifecycle of a file. The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting counsel and ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the practice.

Compensation

• 60,000 to 75,000 annually

Benefits & Perks

• Opportunity to contribute to an established legal practice.
• Varied responsibilities across family law matters and court proceedings.
• Work closely with legal counsel in a professional team setting.

Responsibilities

• Support legal counsel with the day-to-day coordination and administration of family law files.
• Prepare, review and format legal documents, pleadings, financial disclosures and court materials.
• Organize documentation and exhibits for applications, hearings and trials.
• Coordinate court appearances, mediations, examinations for discovery and other scheduled proceedings.
• Maintain accurate calendars, deadline reminders and file records to ensure important dates and deliverables are tracked.
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel regarding documentation, scheduling and procedural matters.
• Oversee file administration, including conflict checks, file maintenance, billing, retainers and payment processing.
• Prepare client correspondence, assist with legal forms and provide general administrative support as required.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience in a legal support role, preferably within family law or litigation.
• Familiarity with legal procedures, court documentation and filing requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with legal document management systems and DivorceMate is an asset.
• Strong time management and organizational skills, with the ability to handle competing deadlines in a demanding environment.
• Clear and professional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A self-directed and dependable approach, with the ability to work effectively both independently and alongside others.
• Sound judgment, discretion and a high level of professionalism when handling sensitive client information.

To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits.

Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.