A busy and established law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant with a background in Family and Litigation Law to join its team.

As the primary liaison between clients, lawyers, and court staff, the successful candidate will be proactive, organized, and able to anticipate next steps while managing a busy practice. This role requires a high level of responsiveness, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Key responsibilities include managing files from initial client intake through to closing, scheduling appointments, meetings, discoveries, and court appearances, maintaining lawyers' calendars and limitation dates, and ensuring files progress efficiently.

Additional duties include preparing correspondence, memoranda, cohabitation and separation agreements, easy divorces, court documents, and other legal materials from written, verbal, and dictated instructions. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with lawyers and support staff to provide exceptional service and support to clients.

Skills and Qualifications

- Minimum four (4)



years of relevant legal assistant experience, preferably in Family and Litigation Law;
- Ability to reliably commute to the Kitchener-Waterloo area;
- Strong legal software and computer skills;
- Experience preparing legal documents, including applications, affidavits, and related court materials;
- Experience with electronic court filings through the appropriate court portals;
- Professional, courteous, and client-focused demeanor;
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, high-volume environment;
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills when interacting with clients, lawyers, court staff, and colleagues; and
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Kitchener, ON (Waterloo District)

📌 Family Law Legal Assistant (Canada)
🏢 Important Group
📍 Canada