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family law legal assistant
Posted on October 18, 2024 by Employer details Linley Welwood LLP
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*Job Summary* Linley Welwood is a well-established Law firm, serving the Fraser Valley. We are seeking a highly motivated family law legal assistant with great team spirit, who is looking for a long-term career with a great growing firm. As a graduate of an accredited LAA program you will work collaboratively to provide legal administrative support to senior staff and lawyers. You will be responsible for a variety of legal administrative tasks requiring you to exercise judgment. *Responsibilities* * General administrative duties. * Collecting and organizing financial documents for financial statements and preparing lists of documents. * Experience using DivorceMate for spousal and child support calculations * Preparing and drafting pleadings and affidavits. * Knowledge of the Adoption Act, Divorce Act, and associated forms is an asset. * Draft, review and prepare routine correspondence, legal documents, court pleadings, and reporting letters. * BC Online & Land Title searches, and the filing of pleadings via BC Online; * Invoice preparation-creating, scanning and delivering of same. * Maintain established systems within the firm such as calendars, client files, and BF systems. * Assists with scheduling appointments and other dates for/with clients, lawyers and court. *Experience* * Graduate of a Paralegal and/or LAA program * 3+ years working as a legal assistant or paralegal in Family Law * Strong attention to detail, oral and written communication skills, including strong proofreading, grammar, and editing skills. * Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact confidently with paralegals, lawyers, and clients. * Strong organizational and time management skills * The ability to work independently and within a team * Knowledge and understanding of the Family Law Act, Provincial Court & Supreme Court Rules. Please provide your cover letter with a copy of your resume in PDF form along with your salary expectations. All applications will be kept confidential. We thank all applicants for their interest in the position; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $45,000.00-$70,000.00 per year Benefits: * Company events * Dental care * Extended health care * On-site parking * Paid time off * Vision care * Wellness program Schedule: * Monday to Friday Education: * Secondary School (preferred) Experience: * legal assistant: 3 years (required) Work Location: In person- LocationAbbotsford, BC
- Workplace information On site
- Salary$45,000 to $70,000YEAR annually
- Terms of employment Full time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source indeed.com #9493104181
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