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:
- 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
- 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
- 5+ years of litigation experience, preference for family law experience
- 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, Outlook and DivorceMate.
- Exceptional time management
- Ability to multi-task in response to changing situations, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines with meticulous attention to detail
- Excellent judgement and the ability to exercise discretion
- High client service orientation
- Strong work ethic, and the ability to work independently
- Proficiency in file organization and time management
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
The salary range for this position is $65,000 – $95,000. Benefits provided 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