Legal Assistant- Family Law

We are seeking an experienced Family Law Assistant to join our litigation team.

Qualifications:
Minimum of three years of experience in a family law environment.
Diploma from an accredited legal assistant program.

Duties and skills:
Proficiency with family litigation procedures and the Supreme Court Family Rules and the Provincial Court (Family) Rules.
Preparation of monthly accounts and drafting correspondence.
Calendar management, preparing and organizing court documents, setting discovery and trial dates, tracking important dates.
Filing and serving pleadings, hearing and trial preparation.
Day to day maintenance of files including file organization and client contact.

In addition to legal assistant experience and training you will have:
Strong oral, interpersonal and written communication skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and to work under pressure.
Ability to work both independently and as a team member.
A passion for technology and computer systems including proficiency with Microsoft and Adobe.

We offer a positive, nurturing working environment along with a competitive compensation and benefits package. Please email your resume and covering letter to Rick Buchanan at [email protected]