Family Law Legal Assistant

2 weeks ago


Abbotsford BC, Canada RecruitPod Canada Inc. Full time

We are seeking a highly motivated family law legal assistant with great team spirit, who is looking for a long-term career with a great growing firm.

As a graduate of an accredited LAA program you will work collaboratively to provide legal administrative support to senior staff and lawyers. You will be responsible for a variety of legal administrative tasks requiring you to exercise judgment.

Responsibilities

  • General administrative duties.
  • Collecting and organizing financial documents for financial statements and preparing lists of documents.
  • Experience using DivorceMate for spousal and child support calculations
  • Preparing and drafting pleadings and affidavits.
  • Knowledge of the Adoption Act, Divorce Act, and associated forms is an asset.
  • Draft, review and prepare routine correspondence, legal documents, court pleadings, and reporting letters.
  • BC Online & Land Title searches, and the filing of pleadings via BC Online;
  • Invoice preparation-creating, scanning and delivering of same.
  • Maintain established systems within the firm such as calendars, client files, and BF systems.
  • Assists with scheduling appointments and other dates for/with clients, lawyers and court.

Experience

  • Graduate of a Paralegal and/or LAA program
  • 3+ years working as a legal assistant or paralegal in Family Law
  • Strong attention to detail, oral and written communication skills, including strong proofreading, grammar, and editing skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact confidently with paralegals, lawyers, and clients.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • The ability to work independently and within a team
  • Knowledge and understanding of the Family Law Act, Provincial Court & Supreme Court Rules.


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