Family Paralegal

Onyx Law Group is a boutique family law and estate litigation firm in downtown Vancouver and New Westminster that prides itself on its work culture of mentorship and collegiality. We are currently seeking a Family Paralegal to join our team in New Westminster. This position will appeal to candidates who enjoy a challenging position and a desire to learn.

The position is permanent full-time and offers an annual salary between $72,000 and $95,000 (depending on experience).

Purpose

The Family Paralegal provides essential administrative and procedural support to our legal team. This role suits a detail-oriented professional with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage a high volume of tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Drafting correspondence;
• Scanning/responding to incoming correspondence by fax, email, and courier;
• Preparing Lists of Documents;
• Preparing chambers binders, trial binders, book of authorities/documents, etc.;
• Filing/process service, dealing with court agents in person and online;
• Contributing to the maintaining of an efficient bring-forward system for all dates and correspondence to move files forward;
• Managing lawyers’ daily calendars for all court dates and client appointments;
• Assisting with setting hearing dates, trial dates, discovery dates, and arranging for mediations, settlement conferences, pre-trial conferences and interlocutory applications;
• Drafting pleadings including affidavits and Form 8 Financial Statements;
• Performing BC Online searches for corporate summaries, title search and PPSA searches;
• Utilizing DivorceMate software to assist on drafting family law forms and pleadings;
• Setting judicial conferences and family case conferences;
• Obtaining marriage certificates from Vital Statistics; and
• Stripping/closing files.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Paralegal program;
• A minimum of 5 years of experience as a Paralegal;
• Strong technical skills including knowledge of custom multi-level numbering, use of styles, and cross-references in Microsoft Word;
• Excellent file management and organization;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• The ability to prioritize a high volume of tasks and competing priorities; and
• Proficiency in Korean or Mandarin is preferred.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision);
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development; and
• Convenient downtown location next to transit and amenities.

Interested applicants should submit their resume and a brief cover letting outlining your interest in the role to ***email_hidden***. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.