Family Law Paralegal/LAA
Impact Recruitment
- Vancouver, BC
- $70,000-95,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Collaborating with clients and opposing counsel for the collection, review and production of documents
- Drafting routine correspondence
- Reviewing documents and coding for relevance and privilege
- Preparing pleadings, including;
- Form F8 Financial Statements
- Affidavits
- Notices of Applications
- Lists of Documents
- Reviewing and preparing transcript summaries
- Assisting Lawyers with all aspect of trial preparations.
- Minimum of 5 years of litigation experience with a specialty in Family Law
- A Legal Administrative Assistant certificate and/or Paralegal diploma
- Comprehensive understanding of the BC Supreme Court Rules and procedures
- Thorough knowledge of Family Law Act
- Experience in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and DivorceMate
- Exceptional time management, organizational and prioritization skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Meticulous attention to detail and desire to provide quality work with a high level of accuracy;
- Excellent judgement and the ability to exercise discretion when dealing with confidential and sensitive matters
- High client service orientation
- Strong work ethic, and the ability to work independently, take initiative and be resourceful
- Proficiency in file organization and time management
- The ability to work overtime if required
- $70,000 – $95,000
- Extended medical, dental and vision coverage
- Long term Disability Insurance
- Short Term Disability Top-up Program
- Parental Leave Top-up Program
- Professional Development and Education reimbursement
- 3 weeks vacation and paid sick time
- Matching Group RRSP plan
- Health and Wellness Allowance