Experienced Family Law Paralegal

Job summary

The role involves preparing legal correspondence and pleadings, managing court filings, and maintaining a diarizing system for appointments. Additionally, the paralegal handles billing statistics, client communications, and general office administration.

Job details

Pay: CA$50,000.00 - CA$75,000.00 per year Job description: Spectrum Family Law LLP is a boutique family law firm with offices in Edmonton, Calgary, and Vancouver. We are a collegial law firm and are currently looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, service-oriented Paralegal to join our Edmonton Office who shares our passion for providing quality legal services within a team of dedicated lawyers and paralegals. JOB TYPE Paralegal Job Type: Full-time, Edmonton Office REQUIREMENTS AND CANDIDATE ASSETS The ideal candidate will: Have a Legal Assistant Diploma or Certificate. Possess two or more years of relevant work experience; Have developed professional communication skills; Have strong organizational skills with an emphasis on attention to detail; Have a positive attitude and willing to take initiative; Able to provide fulsome support to lawyers; and Is self-motivated and can work independently but also values in a team-based environment. RESPONSIBILITIES Preparing and typing correspondence, pleadings, etc; Arranging for court filing of documents both by email and online filing; Preparing and maintaining a diarizing system for court dates, questionings, meetings and appointments; Tracking the lawyer’s billing statistics, including retainers received and overdue/unpaid accounts; Processing all relevant incoming and outgoing mail; Scheduling appointments and meetings and preparing documentation for those appointments and meetings; Assisting clients over the phone and via email with requests for updates on file matters and information on billing matters; Scheduling court runners and couriers; Maintaining client files in paper and electronic form; Helping cover reception telephones; and Assisting couriers and other guests that attend the office from time to time. WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? Access to keen mentorship in a collegial and welcoming environment in order to develop the skills and knowledge needed; Work in an interesting, rewarding, and ever-changing area of the law; and Access to comprehensive legal software. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Benefits: Casual dress Commuter benefits Dental care Disability insurance Extended health care Paid time off Wellness program Work Location: In person

What you’ll do

The role involves preparing legal correspondence and pleadings, managing court filings, and maintaining a diarizing system for appointments. Additionally, the paralegal handles billing statistics, client communications, and general office administration.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Legal Assistant Diploma or Certificate and at least two years of relevant work experience. Strong organizational skills, professional communication, and the ability to work both independently and within a team are required.

Benefits

• Casual dress
• Commuter benefits
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• Wellness program

Listed skills

• Organization · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Time management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Legal Drafting
• Court Filing
• Diarizing
• Billing Tracking
• Client Communication
• File Management
• Organization
• Attention To Detail
• Professional Communication
• Time Management

Job areas

• Legal
• Administrative