Join a well-established boutique law firm with a strong reputation in family law and estate litigation. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Family Paralegal seeking a challenging and rewarding role within a collaborative, supportive, and mentorship-driven environment. The successful candidate will work alongside a dedicated legal team and play a key role in managing complex family law matters while contributing to exceptional client service.
About Our Client
Our client is a respected boutique law firm with offices in Metro Vancouver, specializing in family law and estate litigation. The firm is known for its collegial culture, commitment to professional development, and emphasis on mentorship. Lawyers and staff work closely together in a supportive environment that encourages learning, growth, and career advancement. The firm prides itself on maintaining high standards of legal service while fostering a positive and team-oriented workplace.
About the Position
The Family Paralegal provides essential administrative, procedural, and litigation support to the legal team. Reporting directly to the lawyers, this position is responsible for managing family law files from intake through resolution while ensuring deadlines, court requirements, and client communications are handled efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
- Drafting correspondence and legal documents.
- Preparing pleadings, affidavits, and Form 8 Financial Statements.
- Managing incoming correspondence via email, courier, and fax.
- Preparing Lists of Documents, trial binders, chambers binders, and books of authorities.
- Filing court documents and coordinating service, both in person and online.
- Maintaining bring-forward systems and monitoring critical deadlines.
- Managing lawyers’ calendars, court appearances, and client appointments.
- Coordinating hearings, trials, discoveries, mediations, settlement conferences, and pre-trial conferences.
- Utilizing DivorceMate software to prepare family law forms and pleadings.
- Conducting BC Online searches, including corporate, title, and PPSA searches.
- Scheduling judicial case conferences and family case conferences.
- Obtaining records and certificates from government agencies.
- Assisting with file maintenance, organization, and file closures.
The Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Paralegal program.
- Minimum 3 years of experience as a Paralegal, preferably in family law.
- Strong knowledge of family law procedures and court filing requirements.
- Advanced Microsoft Word skills, including styles, multi-level numbering, and cross-references.
- Experience preparing legal pleadings, affidavits, and financial statements.
- Excellent organizational and file management skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
- Ability to manage a high volume of work and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience with DivorceMate software is considered an asset.
- Proficiency in Korean or Mandarin is considered a strong asset.
Compensation
- Salary: $70,000 to $95,000, commensurate with experience
- Opportunity to work within a supportive, mentorship-focused team environment.
- Professional development and ongoing learning opportunities.
- Collaborative and collegial workplace culture with opportunities for long-term growth.
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