Family Law Paralegal

Broadhurst & Kooy LLP; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique family law firm in downtown Vancouver is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to support their team. The ideal candidate has over 2 years of family law experience in British Columbia and a paralegal qualification. Responsibilities include preparing court documents, managing a calendar for two lawyers, and ensuring task flexibility in a supportive environment. The role offers a salary of $70,000-$90,000 per year and is based in person.

Benefits

Dental care

Extended health care

Life insurance

Qualifications

• 2+ years of family law experience in British Columbia.
• Familiarity with Supreme Court Family Rules.
• Experience preparing, filing, and serving Court documents.

Responsibilities

• Prepare correspondence including letters and emails.
• Maintain a calendar and appointments for 2 lawyers.
• Organize and prioritize tasks effectively.

Skills

Attention to detail

Task flexibility

Organized under strict deadlines

Basic familiarity with Microsoft Office

Teamwork-oriented

Education

Certificate or diploma from a paralegal program

Tools

Adobe

DivorceMate

Clio

Job description

Overview

We are a boutique family law firm in downtown Vancouver looking for a Legal Administrative Assistant to join our team.

Knowledge and experience

Knowledge and experience :

• 2+ years of family law experience in British Columbia
• Certificate or diploma from a paralegal program
• Attention to detail
• Task flexibility and ability to work on multiple tasks at one time
• Preparing correspondence including letters and emails
• Familiarity with the Supreme Court Family Rules
• Familiarity with the Provincial Court Family Rules would be an asset
• Preparing, filing, and serving Court documents
• Maintain a BF (Bring Forward) system
• Organized and able to work under strict deadlines, with an ability to prioritize tasks
• Maintain a calendar and appointments for 2 lawyers
• Basic familiarity or advanced knowledge of Adobe, Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word and Excel
• Familiarity with DivorceMate is an asset
• Familiarity with Clio is an asset

Preference will be given to candidates who are enthusiastic, teamwork-oriented and willing to learn and grow professionally at our firm.

We work as a team where everyone can bounce ideas off each other, seek guidance and mentorship when needed. We are an inclusive workspace and have an excellent collegial work environment.

Details

Job Type: Full-time

Pay : $70,000.00-$90,000.00 per year

Benefits

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance

Application question(s) :

• Do you have at least two years as a family law paralegal in British Columbia.

Work Location : In person