Family Law Legal Assistant/paralegal

2 weeks ago


Vancouver, Canada Garry Thomas Law Full time

Garry Thomas Law is a boutique, downtown family law firm looking to add a Legal Assistant or Paralegal to our team that has 3-5 years of experience in family law.

The primary duties and responsibilities include the following:

- Maintaining physical and digital files in accordance with the firm's policy and practice
- Ability to manage a strong BF system for the lawyer
- Schedule Court dates, Mediations, Examinations for Discovery
- Assist in the drafting, preparation and filing of court documents
- Communicate with clients, opposing counsel or opposing parties and other third parties
- Monitoring and distributing incoming correspondence
- Drafting correspondence
- Organizing files and documents
- Preparing List of Documents
- Assisting with trial preparation
- Requesting and obtaining documents
- Legal Assistant/ Paralegal Certificate or equivalent
- 3+ years of family law litigation experience
- Familiarity with BC Supreme Court Family Rules
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team setting
- Strong attention to detail and superior word processing, spelling, proofreading and editing skills
- Intermediate to advanced computer skills including all Microsoft Office products, EsiLaw and BC Online Searches
- In depth knowledge of legal terminology, court rules and procedures
- Capacity to perform duties with speed and accuracy
- High level of discretion and confidentiality
- Excellent command of the English language
- Ability to quickly modify work priorities to meet unexpected and sometimes competing deadlines
- Detail oriented and dedicated team player who is also capable of working independently

We thank you for your interest. O_nly those selected for an interview will be contacted._

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $70,000.00-$80,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-01-06



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