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Family Law Paralegal

Job ID: 7573

Level: Senior

Description:

Our client is one of British Columbia’s leading boutique law firms in the areas of construction, commercial and matrimonial dispute resolution and they are looking for a full-time Family Paralegal to join their team! 


Responsibilities include:

  • You will collaborate with clients and opposing counsel for the collection, review and production of documents;  
  • Draft routine correspondence;  
  • Review documents and code them for relevance and privilege;  
  • You will prepare pleadings, including: 
    • Form F8 Financial Statements;
    • Affidavits;
    • Notices of Application; 
    • Lists of Documents;  
  • Review and prepare transcript summaries;  
  • Assist lawyers with all aspects of trial preparations. 

Qualifications and Skills required:

 

  • 5+ years of litigation experience with a specialty in family
  • Successful completion of a post-secondary LAA and/or paralegal program or the real world equivalent;  
  • Thorough knowledge and understanding of BC Supreme Court Rules, court practices and procedures and filing deadlines;  
  • Thorough knowledge of Family Law Act; 
  • The ability to work overtime if required; 
  • Experience in Adobe, MS Word, Excel and Outlook;  
  • Experience with DivorceMate. 
  • Exceptional time management, organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to work under pressure, complete tasks with speed and accuracy, the ability to multi-task in response to changing situations, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines;  
  • 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;  
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. 

 

Our client offers comprehensive group benefits and other perks within a fun and friendly environment. The salary range for this position is $65,000 - $95,000. 


Benefits include:  

 

  • Extended Health, Vision and Dental coverage  
  • Long Term Disability Insurance  
  • Short-Term Disability Top-up Program  
  • Parental Leave Top-up Program  
  • Professional development & education reimbursement  
  • Vacation, paid sick time and paid or banked overtime  
  • Group RRSP plan with 2% matching  
  • Annual health & wellness allowance  
  • Firm social events (including an end of year party in Whistler)

Send your resume via email to info@evalee.ca