Family Law Legal Assistant (10390)

Cartel Agency Inc.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A family law firm in Toronto is seeking a Legal Assistant with at least two years of relevant experience. This hybrid role allows for flexibility, requiring only two days in the office. The firm values professionalism and provides comprehensive benefits alongside a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• 2+ years legal firm experience in Family Law.
• Strong technical skills using various software tools.
• Successful completion of a post-secondary legal assistant program.

Responsibilities

• Booking client appointments and coordinating meetings.
• Drafting and proofreading legal documents.
• Maintaining client files and handling related accounting procedures.

Skills

Client service orientation

Strong communication skills

Detail oriented

Education

Post-secondary legal assistant/law clerk program

University degree

Tools

MS Office 365

DivorceMate

Nuance PDF/Adobe

Philips SpeechExec Pro Dictate

Excel

Job description

Family Law Legal Assistant

We’re recruiting on behalf of a respected family law firm that’s offering a great opportunity for a Legal Assistant with a minimum of two years of relevant experience. This hybrid role (just two days in-office) is ideal for someone looking to build their career in a stable, well-run environment without giving up flexibility. The lawyers here are professional, approachable, and value strong support behind the scenes. If you’re organized, reliable, and ready to bring your experience to a role where your contributions are noticed, this could be a great fit. Comprehensive benefits and competitive salary also offered. Apply now!

Key Responsibilities

• Booking client appointments, coordinating arrangements for meetings/conferences and court attendances;
• Putting together briefs and documents for court;
• Drafting general correspondence to clients and lawyers;
• Entering and amending financial information in DivorceMate;
• Composing, transcribing, formatting, and proofreading all documentation for grammar, spelling, and content accuracy;
• Filing and organization of client files both physical and electronic;
• Maintaining calendar and tickler system for deadlines and limitations;
• Handling all related accounting procedures – Lighthouse Legal Accounting experience is an asset; and
• Miscellaneous tasks as required.

Qualifications

• 2+years legal firm experience in Family Law;
• Successful completion of a post-secondary legal assistant/law clerk program;
• University degree preferred;
• Familiarity with Family Law Rules;
• Strong technical skills using: MS Office 365, Nuance PDF/Adobe, Excel, Philips SpeechExec Pro Dictate, DivorceMate;
• Strong communication skills and very organized;
• Client service-oriented, self-motivated, and able to take initiative;
• Detail oriented with strong proofreading skills; and
• Team player.

To apply, please forward your resume to:Zaheeda MeraliManager – Executive Searchat [e-mail]

Tagged as: Family Law, Legal Assistant