Family Law Paralegal – Vancouver
Salary: $64,000–$91,000 per year, depending on experience
We are currently seeking an experienced Family Law Paralegal to join a well-established boutique family law firm in downtown Vancouver.
This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented and motivated legal professional with a strong background in family law litigation who enjoys taking ownership of their work and supporting lawyers on a variety of family law matters, including complex litigation involving business interests, trusts, property division, and financial issues.
The successful candidate will work closely with experienced family law litigators in a supportive and collaborative environment, taking on meaningful responsibilities while contributing to the efficient management of client files.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft and prepare family law documents, including Notices of Family Claim, Responses, Counterclaims, Financial Statements, Affidavits, Notices of Application, Application Responses, Lists of Documents, and Agreements.
- Prepare court materials, including Application Records and Briefs of Authorities.
- Coordinate and schedule Judicial Case Conferences, chambers hearings, trials, examinations for discovery, and mediations.
- Manage litigation files, maintain bring-forward systems, and coordinate lawyers’ calendars and deadlines.
- Review, organize, and manage financial disclosure and other documentary evidence.
- Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, experts, court registries, and other third parties.
- Prepare and electronically file court documents through Court Services Online.
- Conduct Land Title and Survey Authority (LTSA) searches and other searches as required.
- Assist with billing, time entry, and file administration using LEAP legal software.
- Provide support with trust accounting and trust transactions as required.
- Assist with trial preparation and other litigation-related administrative duties.
Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum 3 years of litigation experience, including direct family law experience.
- Previous family law experience is mandatory.
- Strong knowledge of family law procedures, court filing requirements, and litigation deadlines.
- Proven ability to independently manage family law files and prepare court materials.
- Experience with LEAP or similar legal practice management software.
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative team environment.
- Experience with trust accounting would be an asset.
- Experience with CPLS and trial preparation would be beneficial.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary of $64,000–$91,000 annually, depending on experience.
- Extended health and dental benefits with employer contributions.
- Supportive and collaborative team environment.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Regular team and social events.
- Exposure to interesting and complex family law litigation matters.
Position Details
Location: Downtown Vancouver
Employment: Full-time, in-office
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Family Law Paralegal looking to further develop their career within an established boutique practice that values professionalism, teamwork, and attention to detail.
To Apply
Please send your resume in confidence 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.