We are looking for a dedicated family law LAA to join our client, a boutique family law firm in Vancouver downtown. In this role, you will provide essential support to 2 lawyers, focusing on administrative and procedural tasks within the realm of family law. This position requires someone with excellent organizational and communication skills and a strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities:

• Preliminary drafting of correspondence and legal documents
• Understanding of legal procedures in family law
• Filing, file maintenance and calendar diarizations, and incoming/outgoing mail
• Managing BF system
• Fielding client inquiries via telephone contact/management
• Liaising with legal assistants, other lawyers, and clients on file progress
• Assisting with the drafting of court documents, list of documents, Separation Agreements, Minutes of Settlements, financial statements and summaries
• General administrative duties

Qualifications:

• Legal administrative assistant certificate/diploma from a recognized institution
• 3+ years of family law LAA experience
• Strong technical skills, including knowledge of Microsoft programs (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook), Divorcemate, Adobe, BC Online, PCLaw
• Ability to prioritize a high volume of tasks and competing priorities
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and confidentiality based on changing demands
• Meticulous organizational skills and attention to detail
• Mature, reliable and strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills