A respected and well-established Vancouver law firm is seeking an experienced Family Law Legal Assistant to join its Family Law Department, supporting a Partner, incoming Associate, and departmental Paralegal. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is confident managing complex family law files with professionalism and accuracy.
This position is ideal for someone who enjoys becoming an integral member of a collaborative legal team, takes pride in producing high-quality work, and demonstrates strong initiative, sound judgment, and exceptional client service skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Preparing correspondence, family law agreements, pleadings, and various court documents
- Scheduling court dates, mediations, discoveries, trials, and communicating with court registries and opposing counsel
- Arranging court filings, applications, and litigation-related documentation
- Tracking court dates, limitation dates, deadlines, and maintaining bring forward (“BF”) systems
- Assisting with the preparation of court applications, trial briefs, application records, and trial exhibits
- Maintaining lawyer calendars, scheduling client appointments, and managing email correspondence
- Managing files from inception to closure
- Conducting monthly billing processes and file maintenance
- Providing dictation and general administrative support as required
- Maintaining regular communication with clients throughout the litigation process
- Assisting with overall practice coordination and workflow management
Qualifications and Skills:
- Completion of an accredited Legal Administrative Assistant program preferred
- 3–5+ years of experience working within a busy law firm environment, preferably in Family Law and/or litigation
- Strong understanding of BC court procedures and family law processes
- Exceptional analytical, organizational, and deadline management skills
- Ability to multitask, prioritize effectively, and work well under pressure within a fast-paced environment
- Ability to independently manage multiple active files and adapt quickly to changing priorities
- Strong client service orientation and emotional intelligence
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Professional, proactive, dependable, and highly organized approach
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe PDF, FileSite/iManage DMS, DivorceMate, and Elite 3E accounting software considered an asset
The firm offers:
- Competitive compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications
- Comprehensive firm-paid group benefits
- RRSP matching program
- Generous paid time off
- Continuing education allowance
- Wellness initiatives and a supportive team environment
- Strong work-life balance and long-term growth opportunity
Salary range: $60,000 – $78,000, commensurate with experience.
We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. Please note that we are only able to respond to those who meet the above requirements and are selected for interview.
Please note that offers of employment may be subject to background checks. All applicants must be eligible to work in Canada and reside within a reasonable commuting distance to the office.
We encourage you to visit us at www.hunterwest.ca as our list of Current Opportunities is updated regularly. We also invite you to connect with us to learn more and to access our expertise and network during your job search.
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $60,000.00-$78,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
Experience:
- Canadian Family Law and/or litigation Legal Assistant: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person
