Overview
Legal Assistant / Paralegal Jobs in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada at Outset Law
Title: Legal Assistant / Paralegal
Company: Outset Law
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Outset Law is a new boutique family law practice based in Vancouver looking to rapidly expand; it was built because the traditional law firm model doesn’t work for most people.
Legal administrative assistants are often the backbone of a family law practice, yet they are routinely overworked, under-supported, and expected to absorb constant urgency. Late filings. Poor planning. Last-minute demands. Time off that never really feels like time off.
We believe that model is broken and that’s what we are looking to change.
The Role
The Family Law Legal Administrative Assistant plays an essential role in the practice.
You will be supporting the founder of the firm as his legal administrative assistant, across a range of family law matters, including parenting disputes, financial support, property division, and files involving complex or high-conflict dynamics.
Primary Responsibilities
- setting court dates, mediations, discoveries, hearings and communicating with registries;
- arranging court filings and applications;
- tracking court dates and limitation dates;
- preparing and drafting various correspondence and documents, including court pleadings;
- assisting with the preparation of court applications, trial briefs and JCC memos;
- assembly of application records, case authorities, trial exhibits and corresponding indexes,
- maintaining an efficient file management and bring forward system;
- maintaining a full calendar, email management and managing lawyers’ practice;
- monthly billing;
- liaising with legal assistants, paralegals, opposing counsel and clients on file progress; and
- general administrative duties as required.
Education And Skills
- graduate of an accredited Legal Administrative Assistant program or relevant experience;
- a minimum of 1 year of experience as Legal Assistant, working in the area of Family Law;
- experience with Clio (document management system) is preferred but not essential;
- intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Divorce Mate, Adobe, and BC Online;
- the ability to interpret instructions and draft required documentation, including court pleadings;
- familiarity with the family law registry, both provincial and supreme, including arranging court filings and applications;
- understanding of BC civil litigation practices and procedures, with an emphasis on family law;
- familiarity with BC Supreme Court Civil Rules and BC Supreme Court Family Rules;
- excellent verbal and written communications skills;
- excellent organizational skills and, attention to detail;
- the ability to prioritize a high volume of tasks and competing priorities;
- a client centered approach with the commitment to providing outstanding service;
- the ability to follow instructions and adhere to strict deadlines; and
- the ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion and, confidentiality, and to adapt to changing demands.
Pay: $55,000.00-$75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
