Legal Assistant/Paralegal Family Law

Job summary

Support a busy family law practice handling litigation and alternative dispute resolution, including opening files, conducting conflict checks, preparing court documents, and drafting correspondence. Coordinate appointments and legal proceedings, manage billing and accounting tasks, and close files while providing general legal support and team coverage.

Job details

FH&P Lawyers LLP www.fhplawyers.com Published September 29, 2026 Location 3011 Louie Dr,, West Kelowna, Canada Category Paralegal Job Type Full-time Minimum 50000 Maximum 70000 Description Job description: FH&P Lawyers LLP is a full-service law firm with deep roots in the Okanagan Valley and a history spanning more than a century. With offices in Kelowna, West Kelowna, and Penticton, and lawyers based across the Valley; most recently adding Vernon, we are proud to serve our clients with practical, trusted, and forward-thinking legal solutions. We offer a broad range of legal services in many practice areas, including Business Law, Real Estate & Land Development, Wills, Estates & Trusts, Family Law, General Litigation, Immigration Law, Criminal Defense, Insurance Law, Employment Law, Civil Litigation and Personal Injury. Join FH&P Lawyers and be part of a firm that lives our values of integrity, innovation, and excellence. We continue to grow and we need a talented person like you to join us! Our firm has an opening for a Legal Assistant/Paralegal, Family Law. The ideal candidate embraces technology and is open to utilization of artificial intelligence where deemed appropriate. If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to be an integral part of a very busy and interesting family law practice focused on both litigation as well as alternative dispute resolutions (ADR) where you work alongside a group of dynamic and friendly people, then we look forward to hearing from you. The candidate will have the option to work from one of our offices in either West Kelowna, Penticton or Kelowna but willing to travel between offices periodically when required. The Newest Member Of Our Team Will Have Completed a Certificate or Diploma in legal administration or a Paralegal Program, or bring an equivalent level of experience Ideally a minimum of 4+ years experience as a Paralegal in Family Law, but all applications will be considered Excellent organizational/follow-up skills; attention to detail, proofreading, and accuracy Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and exercise discretion Communicate professionally and demonstrate a high level of client focus Leadership training or aspirations would be an asset Highlights Of The Role Include Open new files, complete conflict checks, prepare physical files if needed Preparation of court documents and drafting correspondence Scheduling appointments, examinations for discovery, trials, etc. Preparation of statements of accounts, sending out correspondence Monthly billing and accounting tasks, such as cheque requests Purging and closing files General legal assistant and paralegal duties as assigned Vacation/Sick coverage for the team as needed We offer an attractive remuneration package, excellent staff, and a fun workplace. Interested candidates can submit a cover letter and résumé outlining how their qualifications meet the position requirements at hr@fhplawyers.com We appreciate your interest in working at FH&P Lawyers. We are growing, so if you do not hear from us, please keep watching for future opportunities.

What you’ll do

Support a busy family law practice handling litigation and alternative dispute resolution, including opening files, conducting conflict checks, preparing court documents, and drafting correspondence. Coordinate appointments and legal proceedings, manage billing and accounting tasks, and close files while providing general legal support and team coverage.

Requirements

Applicants should have a certificate or diploma in legal administration or a paralegal program, or equivalent experience; ideally, they will have at least four years of family law paralegal experience. Strong organization, follow-up, accuracy, confidentiality, professional communication, client focus, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively are expected.

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• scheduling · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Family Law
• Legal Administration
• Paralegal Support
• Court Document Preparation
• Legal Drafting
• File Management
• Conflict Checks
• Scheduling
• Billing and Accounting
• Organization
• Attention to Detail
• Proofreading
• Confidentiality
• Client Communication
• Teamwork
• Artificial Intelligence

Job areas

• Legal
• Administrative