Legal Assistant – Family Law

Legal Assistant, Family Law

The Legal Assistant provides administrative and clerical support within a professional legal environment. The Legal Assistant is responsible for coordinating a variety of administrative procedures to ensure a high standard of quality and client service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparation of correspondence and legal documentation including extensive editing and quality assurance
• Preparation of family law forms, briefs and other materials to be filed with the Court
• Schedule and manage client consultations, court dates, and appointments
• Coordinate external and internal communication
• Daily maintenance of client files and address client inquiries as required
• Daily preparation of dockets and client billings
• Maintenance of electronic and physical filing systems
• Assist with other projects and support other departments as required

Qualifications:

• Office Administration – Legal or Law Clerk diploma from recognized post-secondary institute or suitable combination of education and experience
• Minimum two years of law office experience in family law
• In-depth knowledge of court forms and court filing systems
• Proficiency in composing, organizing, and presenting client financial disclosures, preliminary legal documents, and affidavits
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and DivorceMate
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional presentation
• Strong client service ethic

Skills Required:

• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize job tasks in order to meet tight deadlines
• Ability to respond effectively and professionally to changes in schedules and priorities
• Ability to ensure consistent attention to details and ability to problem solve
• Ability to work in a collegial but fast paced environment
• Ability to exercise discretion when dealing with sensitive information
• A positive, supportive, and professional attitude