Family Law Paralegal/LAA

Impact Recruitment

  • Vancouver, BC
  • $70,000-95,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 17 days ago
Want to work with one of British Columbia's leading boutique firms, where your efforts and time are appreciated? Are you a senior legal assistant or a Paralegal with experience in Family Law? If so, don't hesitate and apply today!ABOUT OUR CLIENTLocated right in the heart of downtown Vancouver, this boutique law firm is one of British Columbia’s best. They focus on the areas of construction, commercial, and matrimonial dispute resolution. Dedicated to providing high level yet personal service, they never fail to meet and exceed the multi-faceted needs of their clients.ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITYOur client is looking for someone who is genuinely interested in using technology to advance the practice, who loves to work hard and keep busy, and who works well under time pressures. Although this will be a busy role, our client does want you to have a good time whilst carrying out your day-to-day duties. Everyone at the firm loves to have a good laugh and socialize with their co-workers. All in all, if you are an all round personable human being, with solid Family Law experience, you will fit in well here.ABOUT THE POSITIONYour responsibilities will include:
  • 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.
THE REQUIREMENTS
  • 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
COMPENSATION
  • $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
HOW TO APPLYPlease apply directly to this posting with the most recent version of your resume. If you would like to speak with us regarding this position, please contact Michael Shiel at: (604) 558 -3864 ext. 213 or email mshiel@impactrecruitment.ca. To learn more about our open positions, visit us at .ABOUT IMPACT RECRUITMENTSpecializing in a wide variety of industries and recruitment verticals, Impact Recruitment is passionate about matching exceptional talent with exciting new opportunities. For job seekers, we offer a dedicated approach to finding the right opportunity for your career growth.The Certified Candidate® system by Impact Recruitment is designed to ensure your next career move is the right one. We take the time to thoroughly understand your technical abilities, your career goals, and you. Become a Certified Candidate® and enjoy a better recruitment experience with Impact. Learn more at impactrecruitment.ca.Privacy and confidentiality are important to us; as such all applications are kept strictly confidential. We will not share your information with anyone without your prior approval. While we will only be considering qualified applicants for this position, if you are interested in pursuing an alternate career path, we would certainly be happy to speak with you about opportunities that fit your profile.

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