Legal Assistant (Family Law)

Company Description

Ahuja Litigation Mediation Arbitration is a forward-thinking law firm based in Surrey, British Columbia, offering exceptional legal services across various practice areas including Family Law, Mediation Arbitration, Wills & Estates, Civil Litigation, Immigration, and Criminal & Traffic. With a commitment to excellence and innovative strategies, our team provides personalized legal solutions that cater to the unique needs of our clients.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site Legal Assistant (Family Law) role located in Surrey, BC at Ahuja Litigation Mediation Arbitration.

We are looking for a candidate who is seeking a long-term opportunity and is interested in growing with our team. This role is best suited for someone who is committed to building a career as a Legal Assistant in a law firm setting, rather than someone seeking short-term or transitional employment while completing NCA qualification exams, licensing requirements, or pursuing another career path.

The Legal Assistant will be responsible for:

• Drafting/revising/proofreading pleadings and documents;
• Preparing and coordinating for hearings and trials;
• Preparing List of Documents for all files;
• Conducting online legal searches and working directly with lawyers on all file matters;
• You will be responsible for conduct of client files from start to finish with little supervision and must be able to work well independently and as part of a team; and
• Attention to detail, great organization and the ability to work under pressure are all attributes of our ideal candidate.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of family law experience would be an asset;
• Certificate or diploma from the Legal Administrative Assistant program is an asset;
• Attention to detail;
• Task flexibility and ability to work on multiple tasks at one time;
• Preparing correspondence including letters and emails;
• Familiarity with the Supreme Court Family Rules;
• Familiarity with the Provincial Court Family Rules would be an asset;
• Preparing, filing, and serving Court documents;
• Maintain a BF (Bring Forward) system;
• Organized and able to work under strict deadlines, with an ability to prioritize tasks;
• Maintain a calendar and appointments for 2 lawyers;
• Basic familiarity or advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word and Excel;
• Familiarity with DivorceMate is an asset; and
• Fluency in Punjabi and/or Hindi is an asset.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00-$50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• legal assistant: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person