Intermediate Family law legal assistant

BC Legal Management Association; City of Langley; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading family law firm is seeking a full-time Family Law Legal Assistant to support their team. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of experience in family law, strong communication skills, and proficiency in relevant software. This role offers a supportive environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Supportive and collaborative work environment

Opportunities for professional growth

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in family law or legal support preferred.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Manage lawyers’ calendars and schedule appointments.
• Communicate with clients, courts, and opposing counsel.
• Draft and format letters and e-file documents.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

PC Law

DivorceMate

Job description

Job Title: Family Law Legal Assistant

Are you an organized, compassionate, and detail-oriented professional looking to make a real difference in people’s lives? Join our dedicated team at Kohler Family Law, where we specialize in Family law including divorce, custody, child support, and adoption.

We are seeking a full-time junior to intermediate Family Law Legal Assistant to support our senior paralegal and lawyers. Your role will be vital in helping families navigate emotionally charged situations with professionalism, care, and efficiency.

Responsibilities include:

1. Manage lawyers’ calendars, schedule appointments, discoveries, applications, trials, and maintain files.
2. Communicate with clients, courts, and opposing counsel.
3. Draft and format letters, process client payments, maintain pleadings and client binders, and e-file documents with various registries.
4. Organize files and assist with trial preparation as needed.

Qualifications:

1. Prior experience in family law or legal support (1–3 years preferred).
2. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
3. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, PC Law, and DivorceMate.
4. Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
5. Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.

Why Kohler Family Law?

• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth.
• Meaningful work that impacts families.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume by email to: [e-mail]

We thank all individuals for their interest. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.