Litigation Paralegal (Family Law/Child Protection)

Lawson Lundell LLP is a leading regional Canadian business law firm with offices in Vancouver, Kelowna, Calgary, and Yellowknife. The firm is recognized and respected by its peers in legal and business publications and was recently named one of BC's Top Employers for 2024. Business in Vancouver also recognized Lawson Lundell LLP as the fastest-growing law firm in Western Canada.

Lawson Lundell LLP is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our busy Child Protection team, in our Yellowknife office. The position has the flexibility to work from our Calgary or Vancouver Office. The successful candidate is an enthusiastic and hardworking team player who would like to work with lawyers in this practice group. The regular working hours for this role are Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm.

Requirements:

• Professional
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Ability to manage many files at once
• Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines
• Excellent communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills
• Originate own work from standard precedents
• Track and record billable time on files
• Resolves issues relating to legal procedures
• Provide some general direction and training to more junior staff
• Other tasks as required

Qualifications:

• Preferably a graduate of a recognized Paralegal Program with at least 4 years of Family Law or Child Protective Services experience.
• Proactive in keeping up-to-date with changes relating to legal procedures, including filing and limitation dates, Acts, and Regulations in the area of specialty
• Has achieved a level of independence
• A high level of proficiency with Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and Outlook.
• Ability to manage many files at once
• Drafting capabilities
• Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines
• Thorough, meticulous and detail-oriented
• Highly autonomous
• Professional
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Excellent communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits, including:

• Health Benefits: extended health, dental, vision, out-of-country, life, AD&D.
• Lifestyle Benefit: reimbursement for purchases from a pre-approved list, including memberships and gym equipment.
• Paid Time Off: vacation time starts at 3 weeks, personal days, sick time, and a volunteer day every year.
• Paid Parental leave top-up.
• Education Reimbursement: we are committed to continued growth and development, and our educational reimbursement policy provides an opportunity for our staff to expand on their skills and knowledge.
• Financial Benefits: defined contribution pension plan matched by the firm, RRSP, TFSA, year-end bonuses, and an employee referral bonus program.
• Fun Environment: annual year-end party, happy hours, staff appreciation week, and many other social events.
• Awards: long-term service and bonus vacation awards.

What to expect

• A commitment to diversity and inclusiveness; we believe that fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace benefits both our firm and our clients
• An environment where constant learning is encouraged
• A fun and collaborative work environment
• A team of unique individuals who will help take your skills and experience to the next level
• A commitment to providing a discrimination-free and harassment-free workplace environment

We support equal opportunities for all applicants and encourage all people of visible minorities, including Indigenous applicants, and those of any religion, sex, age, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression to apply.

If you are a professional, motivated hardworking team player with a positive outlook and would like to share your expertise with us, please submit your resume with a cover letter here.

Although we thank all applicants for their interest in Lawson Lundell LLP, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No phone calls please.