Legal Assistant - Family Law
Top Benefits
About the role
We are a well-established full service London based law firm seeking to hire a full-time legal assistant for a family law senior partner.
The ideal candidate will have a law clerk or legal assistant diploma from an accredited college and will have at least three years of experience primarily in the area of family law; experience with civil litigation, wills and estates would be an asset.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS
- Opening, closing and organizing physical and electronic client files according to firm policies, procedures and LSO guidelines
- Drafting all family law related documents (e.g. pleadings, motions, conference briefs, orders, separation agreements, parenting plans, affidavits, memos, correspondence, etc.)
- Preparing Disclosure Briefs, including Form 13s, Form 13.1s, Disclosure Brief, Comparison of Net Family Property Statements, Certificate of Financial Disclosure and Net Family Property Statements
- Coordinating/Communicating with third party service providers and party’s (e.g. process servers, courts, appraisal companies, etc.)
- Maintain tickler system, photocopying, faxing, binding of documents, printing, etc.
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE
- College Diploma (preferred)
- 3+ years of Family Law experience (mandatory)
REQUIREMENTS
- Understanding of the Family Law Rules, procedure and local Practice Directions
- Experience assisting on matters concerning estates such as guardianships, will challenges and interpretations, power of attorney issues and disputes, passings of accounts and dependant relief applications considered an asset
- Effective and efficient time management and organizational skills
- Ability to work under stress and meet deadlines
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Confidence to manage multiple complex files at the same time
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
- Personable, professional demeanour and diligent work ethic
- Ability to work in a team environment but also independently
- Experience with Microsoft Office, Adobe and DivorceMate
- Experience with CaseLines is an advantage
We thank all applicants in advance, but only those who match our requirements will be contacted for an interview
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $50,000.00-$65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
About Brown Beattie O'Donovan LLP
We are a firm that has provided London and Southwestern Ontario with successful legal representation for over 60 years. Today, Brown Beattie O'Donovan or BBO for short, is a full-service firm of attentive and experienced lawyers recognized for client service, expertise in many areas of law, and results.
With our down to earth, straightforward approach, we ensure our clients receive expert legal services at fair rates for the best possible outcome.
At BBO, we are a full-service law firm providing legal advice and services throughout Southwestern Ontario. We cultivate a style and quality of legal service which emphasizes service, results and a high standard of practice. Our reputation precedes us from the courtroom to the boardroom.
Our clients are individuals and families, as well as businesses such as banks, insurance companies and multi-national corporations; each receives personal, attentive service. Clients are heard at BBO. We sit down with them and take the time understand their needs, ensure resources are spent efficiently, and determine the best pathway to achieve their goals.
Legal Assistant - Family Law
Top Benefits
About the role
We are a well-established full service London based law firm seeking to hire a full-time legal assistant for a family law senior partner.
The ideal candidate will have a law clerk or legal assistant diploma from an accredited college and will have at least three years of experience primarily in the area of family law; experience with civil litigation, wills and estates would be an asset.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS
- Opening, closing and organizing physical and electronic client files according to firm policies, procedures and LSO guidelines
- Drafting all family law related documents (e.g. pleadings, motions, conference briefs, orders, separation agreements, parenting plans, affidavits, memos, correspondence, etc.)
- Preparing Disclosure Briefs, including Form 13s, Form 13.1s, Disclosure Brief, Comparison of Net Family Property Statements, Certificate of Financial Disclosure and Net Family Property Statements
- Coordinating/Communicating with third party service providers and party’s (e.g. process servers, courts, appraisal companies, etc.)
- Maintain tickler system, photocopying, faxing, binding of documents, printing, etc.
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE
- College Diploma (preferred)
- 3+ years of Family Law experience (mandatory)
REQUIREMENTS
- Understanding of the Family Law Rules, procedure and local Practice Directions
- Experience assisting on matters concerning estates such as guardianships, will challenges and interpretations, power of attorney issues and disputes, passings of accounts and dependant relief applications considered an asset
- Effective and efficient time management and organizational skills
- Ability to work under stress and meet deadlines
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Confidence to manage multiple complex files at the same time
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
- Personable, professional demeanour and diligent work ethic
- Ability to work in a team environment but also independently
- Experience with Microsoft Office, Adobe and DivorceMate
- Experience with CaseLines is an advantage
We thank all applicants in advance, but only those who match our requirements will be contacted for an interview
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $50,000.00-$65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
About Brown Beattie O'Donovan LLP
We are a firm that has provided London and Southwestern Ontario with successful legal representation for over 60 years. Today, Brown Beattie O'Donovan or BBO for short, is a full-service firm of attentive and experienced lawyers recognized for client service, expertise in many areas of law, and results.
With our down to earth, straightforward approach, we ensure our clients receive expert legal services at fair rates for the best possible outcome.
At BBO, we are a full-service law firm providing legal advice and services throughout Southwestern Ontario. We cultivate a style and quality of legal service which emphasizes service, results and a high standard of practice. Our reputation precedes us from the courtroom to the boardroom.
Our clients are individuals and families, as well as businesses such as banks, insurance companies and multi-national corporations; each receives personal, attentive service. Clients are heard at BBO. We sit down with them and take the time understand their needs, ensure resources are spent efficiently, and determine the best pathway to achieve their goals.