Top Benefits
About the role
Legal Assistant – Family Law (Calgary, AB)
REAL-R is looking for a Legal Assistant supporting a reputable small family law firm in Calgary. We are seeking a dedicated professional with 1 to 3 years’ experience in family law to provide compassionate, detail-oriented assistance to our clients and lawyers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and format legal correspondence, disclosure packages, affidavits, and court forms
- Manage file organization, deadlines, and document tracking
- Communicate professionally and empathetically with clients, courts, and counsel
- Schedule meetings, court dates, mediations, and client appointments
- Assist with billing, file management, and general office administration
- Proofread documents and correspondence to ensure accuracy and compliance
- Maintain confidentiality and a respectful workplace at all times
Required Skills and Experience:
- 1–3 years’ experience as a Legal Assistant in family law
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail, professionalism, and discretion
- Proven ability to manage stressful situations and support clients in distress
- Time management and multi-tasking skills; ability to work independently and meet deadlines
- Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel) and Adobe Acrobat (PDF)
- Reliable and willing to learn new skills in a fast-paced environment
Benefits and Work Environment:
- Health and dental benefits after 3 months
- Opportunity for full-time or minimum 30 hours/week
- 100% in-office role (no remote work)
- Supportive team, training, and opportunity to build lasting legal career skills
If you are organized, compassionate, and enjoy helping families through challenging transitions, please submit your resume and cover letter.
About REAL Recruitment
REAL Recruitment acts as a partner in the recruiting process for both our clients and our candidates. We aim to provide the right candidate for the right role so you get the right fit for your organization.
We focus on placing candidates in the Engineering, IT, Construction, Sales, Legal, and Accounting industries.
REAL Recruitment will meet with you as a client to discuss not only the skills and experience you require in a candidate but also the right personality to fit into your organization. We focus our energy on these important aspects of every hire.
REAL Recruitment’s services include the following:
Candidate Sourcing – the identification of the candidates with the proper skill set and experience for the role.
Pre-Interview – to review the position with the candidate and review of the candidate’s resume / personality to ensure the best possible match with the position.
Submission of Candidate – submit the resume.
Interviews – coordinating the interview between candidates and hiring manager, along with follow up with both.
Reference Checks – provision of two qualified references in full detail.
Negotiation – assist with the negotiation of an offer between the successful candidate and the client.
Follow Up – following the placement, timely conversations with both the candidate and the hiring manager about the comfort with the new role.
Top Benefits
About the role
Legal Assistant – Family Law (Calgary, AB)
REAL-R is looking for a Legal Assistant supporting a reputable small family law firm in Calgary. We are seeking a dedicated professional with 1 to 3 years’ experience in family law to provide compassionate, detail-oriented assistance to our clients and lawyers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and format legal correspondence, disclosure packages, affidavits, and court forms
- Manage file organization, deadlines, and document tracking
- Communicate professionally and empathetically with clients, courts, and counsel
- Schedule meetings, court dates, mediations, and client appointments
- Assist with billing, file management, and general office administration
- Proofread documents and correspondence to ensure accuracy and compliance
- Maintain confidentiality and a respectful workplace at all times
Required Skills and Experience:
- 1–3 years’ experience as a Legal Assistant in family law
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail, professionalism, and discretion
- Proven ability to manage stressful situations and support clients in distress
- Time management and multi-tasking skills; ability to work independently and meet deadlines
- Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel) and Adobe Acrobat (PDF)
- Reliable and willing to learn new skills in a fast-paced environment
Benefits and Work Environment:
- Health and dental benefits after 3 months
- Opportunity for full-time or minimum 30 hours/week
- 100% in-office role (no remote work)
- Supportive team, training, and opportunity to build lasting legal career skills
If you are organized, compassionate, and enjoy helping families through challenging transitions, please submit your resume and cover letter.
About REAL Recruitment
REAL Recruitment acts as a partner in the recruiting process for both our clients and our candidates. We aim to provide the right candidate for the right role so you get the right fit for your organization.
We focus on placing candidates in the Engineering, IT, Construction, Sales, Legal, and Accounting industries.
REAL Recruitment will meet with you as a client to discuss not only the skills and experience you require in a candidate but also the right personality to fit into your organization. We focus our energy on these important aspects of every hire.
REAL Recruitment’s services include the following:
Candidate Sourcing – the identification of the candidates with the proper skill set and experience for the role.
Pre-Interview – to review the position with the candidate and review of the candidate’s resume / personality to ensure the best possible match with the position.
Submission of Candidate – submit the resume.
Interviews – coordinating the interview between candidates and hiring manager, along with follow up with both.
Reference Checks – provision of two qualified references in full detail.
Negotiation – assist with the negotiation of an offer between the successful candidate and the client.
Follow Up – following the placement, timely conversations with both the candidate and the hiring manager about the comfort with the new role.