Family Law Paralegal

Job summary

Draft legal pleadings, affidavits, agreements, and court materials; schedule hearings and other litigation events; and manage files, deadlines, disclosure, and evidence. Communicate with clients and legal stakeholders, e-file documents, conduct searches, handle billing and file administration, and support trust accounting and counsel.

Job details

Paralegal – Family Law Position Type: Full-time, in office About Us: DJO Family Law is a boutique family law firm located in downtown Vancouver. We work on a wide range of family law matters, including complex cases involving businesses, trusts, property, and financial issues. We value professionalism, accountability, attention to detail, and teamwork. This is an opportunity to take on meaningful responsibility and work closely with experienced family law litigators in a supportive office environment Your Role: Draft legal documents, including Notices of Family Claim, Responses, Counterclaims, Financial Statements, Affidavits, Notices of Application, Application Responses, Lists of Documents, and Agreements Prepare court materials, including Application Records and Briefs of Authorities Schedule JCCs, Chambers hearings, trials, discoveries and mediations Manage files, maintain the bring-forward system, and support counsel calendars Review, organize, and manage financial disclosure and other documentary evidence Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, experts, court registries, and other third parties E-file documents via Court Services Online Conduct LTSA and other searches as required Manage billing, time entry, and file administration in LEAP Support trust accounting and process trust transactions as required Provide general administrative and legal support as required About You: Minimum 3 years of litigation experience Family law experience is preferred Strong understanding of court procedures and litigation deadlines Proven ability to independently manage files and prepare court materials Experience with LEAP or similar legal practice management software Excellent organization, accuracy, and follow‑through Clear, professional communication skills Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment Trust accounting experience is an asset Experience with CPLS and trial preparation is an asset What We Offer: $35–$50 per hour, based on experience Extended health and dental benefits, with firm contribution Supportive team environment Opportunities for professional growth and development Regular team and social events How to Apply: If this opportunity aligns with your experience and career goals, please submit your cover letter and resume in confidence to: Kaelyn Bollinger kaelyn@djofamilylaw.com

What you’ll do

Draft legal pleadings, affidavits, agreements, and court materials; schedule hearings and other litigation events; and manage files, deadlines, disclosure, and evidence. Communicate with clients and legal stakeholders, e-file documents, conduct searches, handle billing and file administration, and support trust accounting and counsel.

Requirements

At least three years of litigation experience is required, with family law experience preferred. Candidates should be able to independently manage files and prepare court materials, understand court procedures and deadlines, communicate professionally, and have experience with LEAP or similar software; trust accounting, CPLS, and trial preparation experience are assets.

Benefits

• Extended Health Benefits
• Dental Benefits
• Professional Growth And Development
• Team And Social Events

Listed skills

• Accounting · Preferred
• materials · Preferred
• Billing · Preferred
• Development · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• preparation · Preferred
• Software · Preferred
• Time · Preferred
• Accuracy · Preferred
• Administrative · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Family Law Litigation
• Legal Document Drafting
• Court Procedure
• Court Materials Preparation
• File Management
• Financial Disclosure Management
• Client Communication
• E-Filing
• Legal Research And Searches
• Billing And Time Entry
• Trust Accounting
• Trial Preparation
• Calendar Management
• Organization And Attention To Detail
• Professional Communication

Job areas

• Legal
• Administrative
• Finance & Accounting