Careers

We’re Hiring!

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic legal assistant with a minimum of 4 years of experience to join our team. If you are looking to join a solid team of amazing legal assistants in a fast-paced family law environment, then we want to hear from you!

Please contact Tayla Smith at TSmith@wkfamilylawyers.com with your resume.

Job Description

We require a senior Legal Assistant who values organization and takes pride in their work. The ideal candidate would be a self-starter who knows how to move a file forward confidently with minimal direction. They would be tech savvy in all areas of Microsoft and have a firm understanding of scheduling, limitations, and deadlines in a Family Law and Mediation/Arbitration practice. They will be able to anticipate the lawyer’s needs and prepare for the next steps on a file with confidence.

Daily Tasks:

  • Drafting, reviewing, and preparing of routine correspondence/pleadings;
  • Filing pleadings with various levels of the Courts;
  • Organizing, reviewing, and requesting further disclosure;
  • Maintaining an efficient filing system, both paper and electronic;
  • Liaise with legal assistants, lawyers, and clients on file progress;
  • File maintenance, organization, and review, including pulling files for diarizations daily;
  • Creating, sending, and processing payment of accounts, using Esi Law;
  • Creating Limitation diarization entries;
  • Execute Land Titles searches;
  • General administrative duties, scanning documents, conflict searches, opening and
    closing of files, dictation and any other duties required in a general law office setting.

Requirements:

  • Diploma from a Legal Assistant Program;
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in Family Law;
  • Proficient in MS Office;
  • Knowledge or use of EsiLaw accounting system would be an asset;
  • Netdocuments or document management experience would be an asset but is not
    required;
  • Excellent attention to detail and proofreading skills;
  • Ability to handle multiple competing and urgent deadlines;
  • Excellent prioritization skills;
  • Positive outlook and ability to work in a team environment;
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with counsel, clients, and court staff.
  • Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

  • Dental care
  • Disability insurance
  • Extended health care
  • Life insurance
  • RRSP matching program

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Monday to Friday

Experience:

Legal Assistant: 5 years (preferred)