Family Law Paralegal

Orion Placement; Laval; Hybrid; CAD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected family law firm in Laval, QC is seeking a full-time Family Law Paralegal. The position requires bilingual fluency in French and English and 2+ years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include legal research, document drafting, and client communications in a collaborative environment. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered, with potential for hybrid work in the future.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Opportunity for professional growth

Meaningful client-centered cases

Qualifications

• Must be fluent in both French and English.
• Proven experience as a Family Law Paralegal (minimum 2+ years preferred).
• Strong knowledge of court procedures and discovery processes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research on family law statutes and case law.
• Draft and file legal documents, including petitions and motions.
• Manage case timelines and communicate with clients.

Skills

Bilingual fluency in French and English

Excellent drafting skills

Strong organizational skills

Ability to handle sensitive communications

Proficiency with legal software and Microsoft Office Suite

Education

2+ years of experience as a Family Law Paralegal

Tools

Legal software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Pay: CA$40,000.00 - CA$65,000.00 per year

Note: This position requires employees to be on-site five days a week at the Laval QC office (with the possibility of hybrid flexibility in the future).

Note: The qualified candidate for this position must have prior family law experience and be fluent in both French and English.

About Our Client

Our client is a respected family law firm providing compassionate and effective legal representation. They support clients through divorce, child custody, and support matters with professionalism, expertise, and care.

Job Description

• Conduct legal research on statutes, case law, custody, and support guidelines
• Draft and file legal documents, including petitions, motions, agreements, and subpoenas
• Prepare and review discovery requests and financial disclosures (income, assets, expenses)
• E-file motions, orders, and pleadings with the appropriate courts
• Manage case timelines, deadlines, hearings, and attorney calendars
• Communicate with clients to gather documents and provide status updates
• Maintain detailed case files and organized evidence records (digital and paper)
• Summarize evidence, testimony, and key case developments
• Support attorneys with billing entries, draft invoices, and expense records

Qualifications

• Bilingual fluency in French and English (required)
• Proven experience as a Family Law Paralegal (minimum 2+ years preferred)
• Strong knowledge of court procedures, filing systems, and discovery processes
• Excellent drafting, proofreading, and organizational skills
• Ability to handle sensitive client communications with professionalism
• Proficiency with legal software and Microsoft Office Suite
• Canadian citizenship preferred (valid work authorization required at minimum)

Why This is a Great Opportunity

• Join a respected family law practice with a reputation for success
• Opportunity to take on meaningful, client-centered cases
• Professional growth in a bilingual, collaborative environment
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Stable full-time position with potential hybrid flexibility in the future

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