Overview
Join a dynamic boutique law firm specializing in family law, where your expertise will make a meaningful difference in clients’ lives. As a full-time Family Law Legal Assistant, you will be the backbone of the legal team, ensuring smooth case management and exceptional client service. This role offers an energetic environment where proactive organization, precise legal support, and effective communication are celebrated. If you thrive in a rapid-paced setting and are passionate about helping families navigate legal challenges, this opportunity is perfect for you!

We are a growing boutique law firm in South Calgary looking for an experienced Family Law Legal Assistant to join our team.

The primary focus of this position will be family law, but the successful candidate may also have the opportunity to work in other practice areas, including wills and estates, probate, litigation, and real estate.

This is a great fit for someone who enjoys variety, takes ownership of their work, and wants to be part of a smaller, supportive team where their contribution is noticed and valued.

Responsibilities

- Assist lawyers with family law matters, including divorce, parenting, support, and property files
- Prepare and revise correspondence, court documents, agreements, and other legal documents
- Organize financial disclosure and document production
- File and serve court materials
- Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and other parties
- Manage deadlines, appointments, calendars, and follow-ups
- Maintain organized electronic client files




- Assist with billing and general file administration
- Depending on experience and interest, assist with wills and estates, probate, litigation, and real estate matters

Qualifications

- 2+ years of legal assistant experience preferred
- Family law experience is strongly preferred
- Experience with Alberta family law procedures and court documents is an asset
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple files and deadlines
- Comfortable communicating directly with clients
- Able to work independently while also being a reliable team member
- Strong computer and document-management skills

Experience in wills and estates, probate, litigation, or real estate is an asset but not required.

What We Offer

- Competitive compensation, depending on experience
- A friendly and supportive boutique firm environment
- Interesting and varied work
- Opportunity to gain experience in multiple practice areas
- Meaningful responsibility and independence
- Modern systems and processes
- Opportunity to grow your role based on your strengths and interests

Job Type: Full-time
Location: South Calgary, AB
Schedule: Monday to Friday

Please submit your résumé along with a short introduction outlining your relevant experience to [email protected].

We look forward to hearing from you.

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off

Work Location: In person

📌 Family Law Legal Assistant (South Calgary Boutique Law Firm | Full-Time) (Canada)
🏢 DLegal Law Office
📍 Canada