Family Legal Administrative Assistant

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Location: ST Unit 200, Langley, Canada.
Job Type: Full-time.
Pay: 21.97 – 36.26/hr (dependent on experience and skillset).

Contact: Nicole Williams ( ).

• Opening, organizing, and closing files
• Initial file review and assessment
• Managing and overseeing files from start to finish
• Managing the document discovery process
• Reviewing, summarizing, and organizing documents
• Preparing legal documents and agreements for the Supreme and Provincial Courts
• Drafting correspondence for clients, counsel, and other third parties
• Drafting settlement documentation
• Conduct title searches, file and register liens on properties
• Maintaining firm systems pertaining to the practice area including calendars, integrated legal software Amicus, DivorceMate, and client files
• Conducting BC Online searches
• Organizing and preparing for meetings, mediations, hearings, applications, trials, etc.
• Setting appointments, discoveries, court time, etc.
• Phoning opposing counsel re: dates for various applications, trials, discoveries, etc.Maintaining a BF and limitation system
• Preparing trial books and books of documents
• Updating rules of court binders
• Frequent communication with opposing counsel and clients
• Other administrative tasks as needed

• A LAA Certificate from an accredited post‑secondary institution
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in general litigation work in Family Law
• Proficient with MS Word and Outlook
• Solid understanding of Supreme and Provincial Court Family Rules
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time‑management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to exercise good judgment, professionalism, and to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment

CBM Lawyers offer a competitive hourly salary dependent on experience and skillset. We also offer a variety of benefits including:

• Health and Dental plan, Long‑term disability, AD&D, Life insurance, and Critical illness insurance
• RRSP Program after 3 months, where we will match up to 1.5% of your salary
• Paid Time Off: vacation time starting at 3 weeks and sick time
• Work/life balance
• Health & wellness reimbursement
• Fun environment: annual summer and holiday parties, administrative professionals’ day, quarterly socials and many other fun activities that support a collegial work environment

If you are looking to join a law firm with solid roots and growth potential where employees feel valued while maintaining your work/life balance, please submit your resume to Thank you for your interest; only successful candidates will be contacted.