Legal Assistant - Family Law

Are you a motivated Legal Assistant with family law experience? Are you able to build fast rapport with clients and handle variety in your workload? Are you looking to be an integral member of a team rather than just another assistant? If you are wanting to work with a team of like-minded individuals where hard work and individuality is valued, this could be the role for you.

FC&Z Family Lawyers is a boutique family law firm located in downtown Calgary with a unique company dynamic and culture. FC&Z Family Lawyers is a company that truly values its employees and wants to support their growth and work life balance.

The ideal candidate will have a positive, team-oriented attitude and a true passion for the legal field.

Legal assistant duties include:

• Keeping the lawyer up to date and on task, and a willingness to be direct with your supervising lawyer(s).
• Reviewing and drafting correspondence from/to other lawyers/professionals; and
• Being the first point of contact with clients and new consults;
• Communication/scheduling with lawyers, mediators, judicial clerks, and other professionals;
• Scheduling appointments and hearings;
• Answering the phones;
• Organizing and maintaining client files;
• Preparing standard pleadings;

Knowledge, Qualities & Experience Required

• Experience in Family Law and practice is required; minimum of 5 years experience is preferred;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; and
• Ability to manage multiple clients and be adaptable to the needs of each.
• Knowledge of PC Law preferred;
• Legal Administrative experience required, a Certificate or further education preferred;
• Strong MS Word skills preferred, including advanced word processing skills;
• Excellent organizational and time management required to prioritize a high volume of tasks and manage competing priorities;
• Dedicated to providing service beyond expectation;