legal assistant
*Date posted:* November 6, 2025
*Pay:* CA$40,000.00 - CA$55,000.00 per year, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Job description:
We are a firm in looking to expand our staff. The candidate for this position will be responsible as set out below.
*Responsibilities for this role include:*
- Creating and editing documents and forms. Various clerical tasks.
- Prepare court materials such as affidavits, books of authorities, appeal materials, pleadings, and disclosure binders.
- Filing of materials with the Courts and other government agencies, such as the Registrar of Land Titles.
- Scheduling responsibilities, such as client appointments as directed, court appearances, questioning, consults, etc.
- Organization and maintenance of lawyers? calendars.
- Performance of time-sensitive tasks as required.
- Perform conflict of interest checks, interact with clients and prospective clients, and open and maintain client files.
- Billing of client accounts, collecting on accounts and associated tasks.
*Requirements:*
- Minimum 2 years of experience in an active litigation practice, preferably in family law. Experience in real estate or estate planning is an asset.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Adequate usage of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
- Problem-solving, and soft skills to deal with and resolve inquiries from clients.
- Graduation from a recognized Legal Assistant Program or equivalent is not required, but is an asset.
Our ideal candidate is someone who works well in a tight-knit team, is self-motivated, organized, can follow instructions, and manages time effectively.
*Please note that due to the high volume of applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.*
Pay: $40,000.00-$55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
Work Location: In person