Family Law Legal Administrative Assistant

McQuarrie Hunter LLP; Surrey; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A full-service BC law firm located in Surrey is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant with at least 2 years of experience in Family Law. The role involves managing client files, preparing court documents, and coordinating meetings. Candidates should exhibit strong organizational and communication skills. The firm offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including a health spending account and vacation allotment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefit package

Pension plan after 2 years

Professional development allowance

$1,500 health spending account

Generous vacation allotment

Sick and personal days

Various discounts in Central City mall

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in general litigation work in Family Law.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to exercise good judgment, professionalism, and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Opening, organizing, and closing files.
• Conduct initial client intakes and handle cold calls.
• Prepare, review prebills for lawyer approval.
• Preparation of court documents and drafting correspondence.
• Frequent communication with opposing counsel and clients.

Skills

Organization skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

MS Word proficiency

Outlook proficiency

Education

LAA Certificate from accredited institution

Job description

McQuarrie is a full-service, result-driven BC law firm, centrally located in the Greater Vancouver area and well situated to meet the needs of a diverse range of businesses, individuals, and institutional clients. At McQuarrie, we believe trust is the foundation of every good client relationship. We are conveniently located in the Central City Tower, accessible by sky train in downtown Surrey, one of the fastest-growing business communities. For more information, visit our website, www.mcquarrarie.com. We value a firm culture that fosters collegiality and respect for everyone on the team while rewarding individual initiative, responsibility, and creativity.

About the role:

Duties will include

• Opening, organizing, and closing files
• Conduct initial client intakes and handle cold calls
• Prepare, review prebills for lawyer approval, ensuring accuracy of time entries and disbursements
• Preparation of court documents and drafting correspondence
• Reviewing, summarizing, and organizing documents
• Drafting correspondence for clients, counsel, and other third parties
• Organizing and preparing for meetings, mediations, hearings, applications, trials, etc.
• Scheduling client appointments
• Phoning opposing counsel re: dates for various applications, trials, discoveries, etc.
• Maintaining a BF and limitation system
• Preparing trial books and books of documents
• Updating rules of court binders
• Frequent communication with opposing counsel and clients
• Other administrative tasks as needed

About you:

• A LAA Certificate from an accredited post-secondary institution
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in general litigation work in Family Law
• Proficient with MS Word and Outlook
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to exercise good judgement, professionalism, and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment

What we offer and why it is great to work on our team:

• Competitive compensation
• A comprehensive benefit package
• Pension plan after 2 years of being on the team
• Professional development allowance and amazing opportunities for personal growth and development
• A $1,500 annual health spending account
• A generous vacation allotment
• Sick and personal days
• Various discounts offered in the Central City mall, right below our office
• A supportive team of coworkers to work alongside each day

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $56,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

Experience:

• family law : 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person