Paralegal / Legal Assistant – Vancouver

Job summary

Work directly with one or two experienced family law lawyers, providing legal assistant or paralegal support in a litigation practice. Contribute to a collaborative legal team and support its work in family law.

Job details

YLaw is a forward-thinking, people-first law firm and we’re excited to welcome a talented Paralegal or Legal Assistant to our Vancouver team! If you are a go-getter wanting to advance at your career, learn the trade and grow in your role, this is the right job for you. We have exceptionally talented lawyers and a very supportive community of legal professionals to work with. We are often at the front of changing family law in British Columbia and are looking for people who want to make a difference. We provide excellent compensation, benefits, and a great team of lawyers, paralegals and support staff. You would work directly alongside 1-2 experienced family law lawyers on a full-time working approximately 4 days from the office and 1 day from home. We’re Searching For Someone Who Brings More Than Just Skills To The Table, We Want Someone Who Brings Heart! The Ideal Candidate Would: Be community-oriented meaning someone who wants to give, work with others, and have the best interests of not just themselves but the entire group in mind; Be extremely detail-oriented and organized; Be knowledgeable with BC Supreme Court and BC Provincial Court Rules, court forms, and litigation steps; Have a minimum of 1-2 years legal assistant or paralegal experience in litigation, preferably in family law; Be fun, communicative, and a team player; Want to work in a meaningful environment and on a long-term basis. Benefits: Comprehensive extended health, dental, and vision coverage Paid vacation Ten paid wellness days to support physical, mental, and emotional well-being $100 monthly wellness allowance for eligible expenses such as therapy, fitness memberships, or equipment Eligibility for an annual bonus program RRSP employer matching program $1,500 annual vacation allowance Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities, including participation in firm-wide initiatives Regular firm social and wellness events Job Type: Full-time Schedule: Monday to Friday Experience: legal assistant: 1-2 years (required) Salary Range: $55,000 to $90,000+ (dependent on level of experience) Job Type: Full Time Job Location: Vancouver YLaw is a forward-thinking, people-first law firm and we’re excited to welcome a talented Paralegal or Legal Assistant to our Vancouver team! If you are a go-getter wanting to advance at your career, learn the trade and grow in your role, this is the right job for you. We have exceptionally talented lawyers and a very supportive community of legal professionals to work with. We are often at the front of changing family law in British Columbia and are looking for people who want to make a difference. We provide excellent compensation, benefits, and a great team of lawyers, paralegals and support staff. You would work directly alongside 1-2 experienced family law lawyers on a full-time working approximately 4 days from the office and 1 day from home. We’re Searching For Someone Who Brings More Than Just Skills To The Table, We Want Someone Who Brings Heart! The Ideal Candidate Would: Be community-oriented meaning someone who wants to give, work with others, and have the best interests of not just themselves but the entire group in mind; Be extremely detail-oriented and organized; Be knowledgeable with BC Supreme Court and BC Provincial Court Rules, court forms, and litigation steps; Have a minimum of 1-2 years legal assistant or paralegal experience in litigation, preferably in family law; Be fun, communicative, and a team player; Want to work in a meaningful environment and on a long-term basis. Benefits: Comprehensive extended health, dental, and vision coverage Paid vacation Ten paid wellness days to support physical, mental, and emotional well-being $100 monthly wellness allowance for eligible expenses such as therapy, fitness memberships, or equipment Eligibility for an annual bonus program RRSP employer matching program $1,500 annual vacation allowance Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities, including participation in firm-wide initiatives Regular firm social and wellness events Job Type: Full-time Schedule: Monday to Friday Experience: legal assistant: 1-2 years (required) Salary Range: $55,000 to $90,000+ (dependent on level of experience)

What you’ll do

Work directly with one or two experienced family law lawyers, providing legal assistant or paralegal support in a litigation practice. Contribute to a collaborative legal team and support its work in family law.

Requirements

Candidates should have at least one to two years of legal assistant or paralegal experience in litigation, preferably family law. They should know BC Supreme Court and Provincial Court rules, court forms, and litigation steps, and be detail-oriented, organized, communicative, and collaborative.

Benefits

• Extended Health Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Paid Vacation
• Ten Paid Wellness Days
• Monthly Wellness Allowance
• Annual Bonus Program
• Employer RRSP Matching
• Annual Vacation Allowance
• Learning And Professional Development
• Firm Social And Wellness Events

Listed skills

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

Other relevant skills

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• Legal Assistance
• Paralegal Support
• Litigation
• Family Law
• BC Supreme Court Rules
• BC Provincial Court Rules
• Court Forms
• Litigation Procedures
• Attention To Detail
• Organization
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Community Engagement

Job areas

• Legal
• Administrative

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