Senior Family Law Paralegal

Original job posting

Manage the day-to-day operations of a busy family law litigation practice, including file management and deadline tracking. Coordinate litigation matters, prepare court materials, and communicate professionally with clients and opposing counsel.

Job details

About The Job Our client is looking for an experienced legal professional to work directly with a Partner and take a senior role in the day-to-day management of a busy family law litigation practice. This is not a traditional legal assistant position. We are looking for someone who can take ownership of a practice: manage files and deadlines, coordinate litigation matters, prepare and organize court materials, manage correspondence and scheduling, communicate confidently with clients and opposing offices, and keep a high-volume practice moving efficiently. The ideal candidate will have strong family law litigation experience, exceptional organization and judgment, and the ability to work independently with a Partner who handles complex and demanding files. The Role Would Be Well Suited To Someone Who has significant experience in family law litigation; understands Alberta court procedures and litigation deadlines; is exceptionally organized and proactive; can anticipate what needs to happen next rather than waiting for instructions; is comfortable managing a large and active file load; communicates professionally and confidently with clients, counsel and the courts; and wants a position with real responsibility, autonomy and long-term growth. This person will become an integral part of the Partner's practice and will be treated accordingly. Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience, with a strong package available for the right candidate. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced family law legal assistant who is ready for a more senior role, greater autonomy and a position where their contribution is genuinely important to the success of the practice.

What you’ll do

Manage the day-to-day operations of a busy family law litigation practice, including file management and deadline tracking. Coordinate litigation matters, prepare court materials, and communicate professionally with clients and opposing counsel.

Requirements

Requires significant experience in family law litigation and a deep understanding of Alberta court procedures. The ideal candidate must be proactive, exceptionally organized, and capable of working independently with a Partner.

Listed skills

• case management · Preferred
• scheduling · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Family Law Litigation
• Case Management
• Alberta Court Procedures
• Legal Correspondence
• Court Material Preparation
• Client Communication
• Scheduling
• File Management
• Litigation Coordination
• Legal Administration

Job areas

• Legal
• Administrative
• Management & Leadership