At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare and manage legal documents for family law cases in a hybrid-remote setting.
- Company: Join a respected law firm with a collaborative and supportive culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid work, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with long-term career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in family law while enjoying flexibility and career advancement.
- Qualifications: 5+ years of family law experience and strong organizational skills.
The predicted salary is between 78000 - 78000 $ per year.
Our client, a well-established and respected law firm, is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join its Family Law team. This role is hybrid-remote with only 2 days in office.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, revise, proofread, and format legal documents, correspondence, and court materials.
- Draft and manage family law documentation in accordance with the Ontario Family Law Rules and court filing requirements.
- Coordinate electronic and physical court filings while ensuring all deadlines are met.
- Manage lawyers' calendars, schedule appointments, meetings, mediations, and conferences.
- Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, court staff, and other stakeholders.
- Prepare monthly pre-bills and assist with billing administration.
- Open new client files and maintain organized electronic and physical filing systems.
- Process expense reports, courier requests, and other administrative documentation.
- Scan, photocopy, bind, and organize legal materials for distribution.
- Coordinate travel arrangements and reservations as required.
- Maintain file integrity by organizing, archiving, and managing active and inactive files.
- Assist with special projects and provide additional administrative support as needed.
Requirements
- Legal Assistant, Law Clerk, or Paralegal diploma or certificate from an accredited institution.
- 5+ years of experience supporting a Family Law practice in a law firm.
- Strong knowledge of Ontario Family Law Rules and court filing procedures.
- Experience preparing both routine and complex family law documents.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Divorce Mate, and ACL.
- Experience with billing administration and pre-bills, preferably using 3E.
- Excellent transcription, proofreading, and document formatting skills.
- Experience with document management systems is considered an asset.
- Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities with exceptional attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a client-focused approach.
Compensation
- Salary up to $78,000, commensurate with experience.
- Hybrid work arrangement (2 days in office).
- Opportunity to join a collaborative, supportive, and highly respected law firm.
- Long-term career growth and professional development.
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Family Law Legal Assistant in Toronto employer: Ruby & Co.
At Ruby & Co., we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer that values accuracy and compliance in payroll processing. Our hybrid remote work model offers flexibility, while our collaborative culture fosters strong relationships between HR and Finance, ensuring a supportive environment for professional growth. With competitive compensation and opportunities for skill enhancement, we are committed to providing a meaningful and rewarding workplace for our employees.
