Legal Assistant / Paralegal - Family Law

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 $70,000 – $78,000 Legal Assistants. Paralegal can bill their time for additional earnings Benefits with a new and enhanced benefits program is planned for early 2027 Hybrid work policy after probation About Arlyn Recruiting and How to Apply Arlyn Recruiting collaborates with leading law firms across Canada to help candidates secure opportunities aligned with their education, skills, and career ambitions. Submit your application through the Arlyn Recruiting website or email your resume directly to [email protected]. Confidentiality Guaranteed: Our services are 100% free and confidential for job seekers.

The role involves providing exceptional client service and managing communications while drafting legal documents and pleadings. It also includes administrative tasks such as court filing, file maintenance, and monthly billing.

Candidates need 3–5 years of experience as a Legal Assistant, preferably within family law. Strong knowledge of court processes and excellent organizational and communication skills are required.

• Enhanced benefits program (planned for 2027) • Hybrid work policy

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• Family Law
• Legal Drafting
• Court Filing
• Client Communication
• Document Organization
• Billing
• Diarization
• Legal Research
• Administrative Support
• Time Entry

• Legal
• Administrative

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Sep 13, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level

Application method

Direct apply is available