Family Law Legal Assistant
We are currently seeking an experienced Family Law Legal Assistant to join a well-established downtown Vancouver law firm that specializes in family law.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Legal Assistant with a solid background in family law who enjoys being closely involved in the day-to-day management of an active practice. You will work directly with experienced legal professionals and play an important role in keeping files organized, deadlines on track, and matters moving forward efficiently.
The Role
Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing day-to-day administrative support on a variety of family law matters
- Preparing, editing, and proofreading correspondence and other legal documentation
- Coordinating communication with clients, opposing counsel, and other parties
- Managing calendars, appointments, meetings, and important file dates
- Maintaining well-organized electronic and physical files
- Organizing client records, supporting documents, binders, and other file materials
- Opening new files and ensuring they are properly maintained throughout the life of a matter
- Handling file-closing procedures and related administrative requirements
- Monitoring outstanding items and following up as required to keep matters moving forward
- Providing additional administrative support as required
What We’re Looking For
- Minimum 3 years of experience working in Family Law
- Completion of an accredited Legal Administrative Assistant program
- Strong understanding of the organization and administration of family law files
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Confidence communicating professionally with clients and other legal professionals
- Strong computer and technical skills
- Ability to prioritize competing demands and work effectively in a busy family law practice
What the Firm Offers
- Salary of $65,000–$83,000, depending on experience
- Dental and extended health coverage
- Vision care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Firm social events
This is a full-time, permanent, in-office position in downtown Vancouver.
If you are an experienced Family Law Legal Assistant looking to bring your skills to a firm dedicated to family law, we would like to hear from you.
Please send resume to legal@rjohnsoncorp.com, attention Richard.
While we thank all those who apply for their time, only those who are short-listed will be contacted due to the high volume of resumes received.