We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Family Law Legal Assistant to join our legal team. This is an excellent opportunity for those with strong organizational skills and a passion for the legal field to contribute to complex litigation and family law matters. Only candidates with experience in family law in Alberta will be contacted for an interview.
Responsibilities:
- Assist lawyers in preparing legal documents, such as pleadings, applications, and briefs
- Organize and maintain case files, including indexing and filing documents
- Prepare and manage discovery requests and responses
- Coordinate with clients, witnesses, and opposing counsel
- Assist with trial preparation, including organizing exhibits and witness lists
- Proofread legal documents for accuracy and consistency
- Perform data entry tasks to update case information in our case management system
- Maintain confidentiality of client information at all times
Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in Family Law or similar role preferred
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in all work performed
- Experience in administrative tasks related to litigation support
- Project management skills to ensure timely completion of tasks
Education:
- Preference will be given to candidates with an educational background in paralegal and/or legal assistant studies
If you are a positive person with good work ethic looking for an opportunity to contribute to challenging litigation cases, we encourage you to apply. We offer competitive compensation as well as a supportive work environment that values teamwork and professional growth.
Please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted for further consideration. Thank you for your interest in joining our legal team.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

Experience:

• legal assistant: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In perso

Please refer the Job description for details