Our client, an established law firm specializing in family law located in downtown Vancouver is seeking an experienced Senior Family Law Paralegal to join their team. This is a rare opportunity to join a respected, tight-knit practice supporting complex, high-stakes family law litigation ideal for a seasoned paralegal looking for a meaningful and stable long-term role.

The ideal candidate is described as an organized and efficient legal professional to assist a busy solo practitioner and must have a minimum of 3-5 years of solid and recent experience in family law litigation.

The primary duties and responsibilities will include the following:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a team setting and independently
• Communicate with client, opposing counsel or opposing parties and other third parties
• Familiarity with BC Supreme Court Family Rules
• Monitoring and reviewing e-mails
• Drafting correspondence and various pleadings
• Drafting chamber documents and Mediation Briefs
• Managing BF system for lawyer
• Organizing files and documents
• Preparing List of Documents
• Assisting with trial preparation
• Online filings and urgent Court filings
• Requesting and obtaining documents
• Providing clients with updates when needed

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:

• Paralegaldiploma or equivalent
• 3-5 + years of recent family law litigation experience
• Strong attention to detail and superior word processing, spelling, proofreading, and editing skills
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills, including all Microsoft Office products and Esilaw
• In-depth knowledge of legal terminology, court rules and procedures
• Capacity to perform duties with speed and accuracy
• High level of discretion and confidentiality
• Excellent command of the English language
• Ability to quickly modify work priorities to meet unexpected and sometimes competing deadlines
• Practical, detail-oriented, flexible and dedicated team player who can work independently.
• Versed knowledge of Supreme and Provincial Court Rules as well as the Court of Appeals to navigate court procedures, including filing deadlines
• Experience in the preparation and drafting of legal documents such asNotice of Family Claim, Affidavits, Requisitions, Orders, Desk Order Divorce, and clients Financial Statements
• Experience in preparing for Trials
• A strong BF system and command of a lawyers calendar
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Conduct for the life cycle of files, ensuring knowledge of all files and that files are up to date

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