Legal Assistant / Paralegal Family Law (Hybrid)

Our client, a growing and well-regarded Vancouver law firm, is seeking a Legal Assistant / Paralegal to join their family law practice. This is a hybrid legal support role, ideal for someone with strong family law experience who enjoys a mix of Legal Assistant and Paralegal responsibilities.

The Role

This position supports lawyers in a busy family law practice and involves both administrative and substantive legal tasks. The firm operates in a highly client-focused environment and values professionalism, empathy, and strong attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing exceptional client service via phone, email, and in-person interactions


• Managing client communications and inquiries


• Drafting and transcribing correspondence and legal documents


• Assisting with family law pleadings, forms, and supporting documentation


• Filing documents with applicable court registries and managing court calendars


• File opening, maintenance, diarization, and document organization


• Daily time entries, monthly billing, and assisting with A/R follow-up


• Attending in-office meetings for document review and signing


• General administrative and practice support as required

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience as a Legal Assistant, ideally with family law exposure


• Strong understanding of family law procedures and court processes


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• High level of organization with strong attention to detail and follow-through


• Comfortable working in a hybrid support role with evolving responsibilities


• Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with lawyers and team members

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $68,000 – $73,000


• Legal assistants are able to bill their time


• Benefits with a new and enhanced benefits program is planned for early 2027


• Hybrid work policy after probation