Family Legal Assistant

ZSA Legal Recruitment; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected family law firm located in downtown Vancouver is seeking a full-time Legal Assistant to support a senior lawyer focused on mediation and arbitration. You will manage a busy calendar, handle client intake, and draft correspondence. The ideal candidate has at least three years of experience in a law firm and a Legal Administrative Assistant certificate. Competitive compensation and benefits package offered.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Extended health and dental benefits

Life insurance

RRSP matching

Qualifications

• At least three years of experience in a law firm.
• Legal Administrative Assistant certificate is required.
• Strong technical skills across Microsoft Office and legal software.

Responsibilities

• Support a senior lawyer whose practice focuses on mediation and arbitration.
• Manage a busy calendar and handle client intake.
• Draft and organize correspondence and prepare materials for mediations.

Skills

Experience in a law firm

Strong technical skills across Microsoft Office

Proficiency in Divorcemate

Experience with Adobe

Knowledge of BC Online

Familiarity with PCLaw

Proficient in Zoom

Fluency in Teams

Experience with Netdocs

Education

Legal Administrative Assistant certificate

Job description

Overview

3+ Years | Vancouver

Our client, a well-respected family law firm located in downtown Vancouver, is seeking a full-time Legal Assistant to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced legal professional to support a senior lawyer whose practice is focused on mediation and arbitration. The role involves managing a busy calendar, handling client intake, drafting and organizing correspondence, preparing materials for mediations and arbitrations, and performing a variety of administrative duties.

Responsibilities

• Support a senior lawyer whose practice focuses on mediation and arbitration
• Manage a busy calendar
• Handle client intake
• Draft and organize correspondence
• Prepare materials for mediations and arbitrations
• Perform a variety of administrative duties

Qualifications

• At least three years of experience in a law firm
• Legal Administrative Assistant certificate
• Strong technical skills across Microsoft Office, Divorcemate, Adobe, BC Online, PCLaw, Zoom, Teams, and Netdocs

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Extended health and dental benefits
• Life insurance
• RRSP matching

How to Apply

For more information, please send your resume in Word format to Sara Adel at [e-mail] referencing job number #33918.