Legal Administrative Assistant - Family Law

Clark Wilson LLP is Hiring a Legal Administrative Assistant - Family Law

How You'll Help Us Better Serve Our Clients

Clark Wilson LLP is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to join our growing Family Law practice group. This is a full-time, permanent position and is ideal for anyone wanting to join a firm that takes pride in having a collegial working atmosphere, where growth and professional development are supported.

This role will provide you with the opportunity to gain experience and grow within a collaborative team that is there to support you every step of the way.

What You'll Be Doing

Every day will bring new and exciting opportunities to learn and grow, but below are some of the regular tasks you can expect to work on:

• setting court dates, mediations, discoveries, hearings, and communicating with registries;
• arranging court filings and applications;
• tracking court dates and limitation dates;
• preparing and drafting various correspondence and documents, including court pleadings;
• assisting with the preparation of court applications, trial briefs and JCC memos;
• assembly of application records, case authorities, trial exhibits and corresponding indexes,
• maintaining efficient file management and bring forward system;
• maintaining a full calendar, email management and managing lawyers' practice;
• monthly billing;
• liaising with legal assistants, paralegals, opposing counsel and clients on file progress; and
• general administrative duties as required.

How You'll Be a Great Fit For This Role

This is an ideal position for a person with exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to multitask with initiative and drive. The following qualifications are also required:

• graduate of an accredited Legal Administrative Assistant program or relevant experience;
• a minimum of 2 years of experience as Legal Assistant, working in the area of Family Law;
• experience arranging court filings and applications;
• the ability to interpret instructions and draft required documentation, including court pleadings;
• familiarity with the family law registry, both provincial and supreme;
• experience with the alternate dispute resolution process an asset;
• understanding of BC civil litigation practices and procedures, with an emphasis on family law;
• familiarity with BC Supreme Court Civil Rules and BC Supreme Court Family Rules;
• strong technical skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Divorce Mate, Adobe, and BC Online;
• excellent verbal and written communications skills;
• excellent organizational skills and, attention to detail;
• the ability to prioritize a high volume of tasks and competing priorities;
• the ability to work within a team environment;
• a client-centered approach with the commitment to providing outstanding service;
• the ability to follow instructions and adhere to strict deadlines;
• dedicated to providing service beyond expectation; and
• the ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion and, confidentiality, and to adapt to changing demands.

The Exciting Extras

In addition to a competitive salary range of $55,000 - $63,000, we offer a range of benefits to ensure you are set up to thrive in a healthy work-life balance at Clark Wilson:

Benefits: Health coverage for you and your family, including overseas emergency medical care, prescriptions, vision care, dental care, paramedical services, life insurance and hospital accommodation.

Retirement Planning: RRSP matching program.

Additional Pregnancy/Parental Leave Benefits: Pregnancy and parental leave top off to 100% for a portion of the leave so that you can spend quality, worry-free time with your family.

Health and Wellness Spending Account: Health and Wellness Spending account to pay for items that will help you with your unique needs: an exercise bike, swimming lessons, or your pets' vet bills. It's up to you.

Recognition: Long service bonus to help celebrate your work anniversaries.

Social Events: Socials every Friday, off-site social events, employee appreciation week, team building events and more.

Professional Growth Opportunities: Resources available to invest in your personal growth and help you achieve your goals.

Employee Referral: Generous monetary amount for any employee referral.

Community: Opportunities to give back to your community through firm initiatives.

Paid Time Off: Generous vacation and bonus days. We also offer five personal days to assist with whatever life throws at you and one bonus day off to celebrate your work anniversary.

Who We Are

Clark Wilson is a rapidly growing regional law firm focused on providing the best possible service for our clients. We're consistently recognized by the media and business community for our professional excellence.

Our team consists of over 300 professionals serving some of the most recognizable brands in the world. Together, we've created a special culture, recognized by Great Place to Work as one of the best in Canada, that we'd love to share with you.

How to Apply

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Clark Wilson is an equal opportunity employer and advocate. This is not a statement we take lightly; it is part of who we are. We don't just celebrate diversity, we rely on it to cultivate our culture, provide new perspectives, and grow our collective wisdom.

If you'd like to discover a little more about Clark Wilson and what it's like to work with us, click here to visit our careers page.

We thank all applicants for their submissions, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.