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Kit Perrick Law, located in North Vancouver, very near Lonsdale Quay, is seeking an experienced Family Law Paralegal. This is an exciting opportunity to join a seasoned lawyer with an established family practice.
The ideal candidate is described as an organized and efficient legal professional to assist a busy solo practitioner and must have a minimum of 3-5 years of solid and recent experience in family law litigation.
Salary range: $80,000 – $90,000 annually, depending on experience.
The primary duties and responsibilities will include the following:
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a team setting and independently
• Communicate with client, opposing counsel or opposing parties and other third parties
• Familiarity with BC Supreme Court Family Rules
• Monitoring and reviewing e-mails
• Drafting correspondence and various pleadings
• Drafting chamber documents and Mediation Briefs
• Managing BF system for lawyer
• Organizing files and documents
• Preparing List of Documents
• Assisting with trial preparation
• Online filings and urgent Court filings
• Requesting and obtaining documents
• Providing clients with updates when needed
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:
• Paralegal diploma or equivalent
• 3-5 + years of recent family law litigation experience
• Strong attention to detail, superior word processing, spelling, proofreading, and editing skills
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills, including all Microsoft Office products and billing software such as LEAP or PC LAW
• In-depth knowledge of legal terminology, court rules and procedures
• Capacity to perform duties with speed and accuracy
• High level of discretion and confidentiality
• Excellent command of the English language
• Ability to quickly modify work priorities to meet unexpected and sometimes competing deadlines
• Practical, detail-oriented, flexible and dedicated team player who can work independently.
• Versed knowledge of Supreme and Provincial Court Rules as well as the Court of Appeals to navigate court procedures, including filing deadlines
• Experience in the preparation and drafting of legal documents such as Notice of Family Claim, Affidavits, Requisitions, Orders, Desk Order Divorce, and client’s Financial Statements
• Experience in preparing for Trials
• A strong BF system and command of a lawyer’s calendar
• Conduct for the life cycle of files, ensuring knowledge of all files and that files are up to date
Please send your resume and cover letter in confidence to info@KPLaw.ca.
We are expanding our boutique firm and are looking for an experienced associate who shares our passion for Family Law and excellent client service. We offer diverse services that are required during a separation, divorce and issues related to children. If you have at least one year of family law experience and a passion for helping clients resolve their family matters with compassion, do consider applying for this position.
We specialize in:
• Divorce and Separation
• Division of Family Property
• Child and Spousal Support
• Prenup / Cohabitation Agreements
• Mediation, Collaborative Law, and Arbitration
• Appeals
The primary duties and responsibilities will include the following:
• Provide accurate and reasonable legal advice and guidance to new and existing clients.
• Support Kit Perrick with their complex client matters, while also independently representing your own clients, which involves attending court, and/or alternative dispute resolution attendances.
• Liaise with lawyers, paralegals, legal assistants, clients, and other professionals to prepare materials for trials, applications, conferences, and other proceedings.
• Assist clients with preparing financial statements, affidavits, pleadings, and other legal documents.
• Research legal issues, and draft various legal documents including letters, pleadings, applications, briefs, and factums.
• Maintain frequent contact (and follow-ups) with clients throughout their legal process.
• Meet with potential new clients and assess their needs for legal representation.
The ideal candidate will possess the following :
• Law Degree with 1+ year experience
• LSBC Member in good standing
• Ability to regularly work from the North Vancouver office
Please apply in confidence to info@KPLaw.ca with your cover letter and resume.