Family Law Legal Assistant

Linds & Associates Ltd.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Linds & Associates Ltd. in Toronto is seeking a Family Law Legal Assistant to support a busy family law practice in our North York office.

The role involves drafting court documents, corresponding with clients, opposing counsel, and court staff, organizing files, and handling dictation. Candidates should have a university degree and/or a law clerk/ paralegal diploma, and at least one year of family law experience.

Qualifications

• A university degree and/or a law clerk, legal assistant, or paralegal diploma/certificate.

Responsibilities

• Corresponding with clients, opposing counsel, process servers, and court staff.
• Drafting / preparing court documents.
• Organizing / maintaining files.
• Completing dictation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Willingness to learn

Education

University degree or law clerk/legal assistant/paralegal diploma/certificate

Job description

Our client, a well-established family law firm, is looking for a Family Law Legal Assistant for its North York office!

Key Responsibilities

• Corresponding with clients, opposing counsel, process servers, and court staff
• Drafting / preparing court documents
• Organizing / maintaining files
• Completing dictation

Requirements

• A university degree and/or a law clerk, legal assistant, or paralegal diploma/certificate
• Must have a minimum of 1 year of family law experience working in a law firm
• A keen eye for detail
• Strong technical and organizational skills
• An ability to multi-task and complete tasks in a timely manner
• A willingness to learn