Vancouver, BC · Full-time · Hybrid · $55,000–$75,000/year
The Role
The Family Law Legal Administrative Assistant plays an essential role in the practice.
You will be supporting the founder of the firm as his legal administrative assistant, across a range of family law matters, including parenting disputes, financial support, property division, and files involving complex or high-conflict dynamics.
Primary Responsibilities
• Setting court dates, mediations, discoveries, hearings and communicating with registries
• Arranging court filings and applications
• Tracking court dates and limitation dates
• Preparing and drafting correspondence and documents, including court pleadings
• Assisting with court applications, trial briefs and JCC memos
• Assembly of application records, case authorities, trial exhibits and indexes
• Maintaining an efficient file management and bring forward system
• Maintaining a full calendar, email management and managing the lawyer's practice
• Monthly billing
• Liaising with legal assistants, paralegals, opposing counsel and clients on file progress
• General administrative duties as required
Education & Skills
• Graduate of an accredited Legal Administrative Assistant program or relevant experience
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a legal assistant in family law
• Experience with Clio preferred but not essential
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Divorce Mate, Adobe, and BC Online
• Ability to interpret instructions and draft documentation, including court pleadings
• Familiarity with the family law registry (both Provincial and Supreme Court)
• Understanding of BC civil litigation practices and procedures with an emphasis on family law
• Familiarity with BC Supreme Court Civil Rules and BC Supreme Court Family Rules
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize a high volume of tasks and competing priorities
• Client-centered approach with commitment to outstanding service
• Ability to follow instructions and adhere to strict deadlines
• Sound judgment, discretion, confidentiality, and ability to adapt to changing demands
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
