Legal Assistant

7 hours ago

Calgary, Alberta, Canada WK Family Lawyers LLP Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

·
Senior Legal Assistant – Family Law


Location:
Calgary, Alberta


Job Type:
Full-time, Permanent


Work Arrangement:
In Office with scheduled work-from-home days


Schedule:
Monday to Friday, 8-hour shift

·
About Us

We are a respected law firm practicing
exclusively in Family Law
, dedicated to providing exceptional legal counsel and compassionate support to families during times of transition.

Our team is known for its
attention to detail, professionalism, and client-centered approach
. If you take pride in providing excellent service and enjoy working in a collaborative, respectful environment — we'd love to meet you.

·
The Opportunity

We're looking for a
Senior Legal Assistant – Family Law
to join our growing team.

The ideal candidate is a
self-starter
who can manage files independently, anticipate the lawyer's needs, and ensure matters progress smoothly and efficiently. You'll be organized, tech-savvy, and confident in your understanding of
Family Law and Mediation/Arbitration procedures
.

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a busy Family Law practice where your work truly makes a difference.

·
What You'll Do

· Draft, review, and prepare correspondence and court pleadings

· File documents with various levels of Court (in person and electronically)

· Organize, review, and request further disclosure

· Maintain efficient
paper and electronic filing systems

· Liaise with lawyers, clients, and court staff regarding file progress

· Track limitation periods and create diarization entries

· Prepare and process accounts using
ESILaw

· Conduct
Land Titles
and related searches

· Handle administrative tasks including scanning, conflict searches, dictation, and file openings/closings

·
What You Bring

·
Legal Assistant Diploma
(required)

·
5+ years of Family Law experience
(required)

· Strong understanding of
Family Law procedures, deadlines, and court filing requirements

· Proficiency in
Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams)

· Experience with
ESILaw/Unity
(asset)

· Familiarity with
NetDocuments
or other document management systems (asset)

· Excellent attention to detail and proofreading skills

· Strong multitasking and prioritization abilities

· Clear, professional communication with clients, counsel, and court staff

· Positive, team-oriented attitude

·
Why Join Us

·
Competitive compensation
based on experience

·
Comprehensive health and dental benefits

·
Disability and life insurance
coverage

·
RRSP matching program

·
Scheduled work-from-home flexibility

· Supportive, professional, and team-focused environment

·
Experience

· Legal Assistant:
5 years (preferred)

· Family Law:
5 years (required)

·
Ready to Apply?

If you're an experienced
Family Law Legal Assistant
seeking a meaningful role in a supportive and professional environment, we encourage you to apply today.

We look forward to hearing from you

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