Outset Law is a modern family law firm built around excellent client service, strong advocacy, and a collaborative approach to practice.

We are looking for an experienced Legal Assistant / Paralegal to join our growing team.

At Outset Law, we understand that legal assistants and paralegals are the backbone of a law firm. Great lawyers cannot do great work without exceptional people supporting the practice behind them. This is not a background role. You will be an integral part of how our files are managed, how our clients experience the firm, and how our lawyers are able to focus on providing high-quality legal advice and advocacy.

We are looking for someone who takes ownership of their work, understands the rhythm of litigation and family law files, and takes pride in keeping matters organized, moving, and under control.

The Role

You will work closely with our lawyers on a broad range of family law matters, including separation and divorce, parenting disputes, child and spousal support, property division, agreements, mediation, arbitration, and court proceedings.

Your responsibilities will include

- Managing active family law files from opening through resolution;
- Preparing, formatting, filing, and serving court documents;
- Drafting routine correspondence, pleadings, affidavits, requisitions, notices, and other legal documents;
- Managing limitation dates, court deadlines, hearing dates, discoveries, mediations, arbitrations, and other key file dates;
- Organizing and maintaining documentary disclosure and financial records;
- Preparing chambers, mediation, arbitration, discovery, and trial materials;
- Communicating professionally and compassionately with clients, opposing counsel, experts, court registries, and other professionals;
- Coordinating appointments, hearings, examinations, expert retainers, and meetings;




- Reviewing files proactively and identifying outstanding items before they become problems;
- Assisting with billing, retainers, trust-related administration, and file management;
- Supporting the lawyers with the day-to-day operation of a busy family law practice; and
- Helping us continually improve our systems, processes, and client experience.

Who We Are Looking For The right person will be organized, thoughtful, calm under pressure, and exceptionally reliable. You should be someone who does not simply wait to be told what to do. You look ahead, understand what a file needs next, and help make sure it happens.

Ideally, you will have:

- Previous experience as a legal assistant or paralegal, preferably in family law;
- Strong knowledge of British Columbia court procedures and filing requirements;
- Excellent written communication, proofreading, and document-production skills;
- Strong organizational and file-management skills;
- The ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities without losing attention to detail;
- Confidence communicating with clients and other legal professionals;
- Good judgment and discretion when dealing with sensitive and confidential matters;
- Strong technological skills and comfort working in a modern, largely digital practice; and
- A collaborative mindset and willingness to take ownership of your role.

Experience with Clio, Microsoft 365, DivorceMate, BC Online, Court Services Online, LTSA and Teams is an asset.

How We Work





Family law can be demanding. Our clients are often dealing with some of the most difficult periods of their lives, and the way a law firm operates behind the scenes matters enormously.

We want our team members to feel trusted, respected, and valued for the contribution they make.

We believe a strong legal assistant or paralegal should be treated as a professional and an important member of the legal team. We value initiative, positive judgment, efficiency, kindness, and people who care about doing things properly.

We are also building Outset Law differently. We embrace technology, modern systems, thoughtful processes, and a less traditional approach to law firm culture. We want to create a firm where excellent people can do excellent work without unnecessary hierarchy or outdated law firm practices.

Why Outset Law

This is an opportunity to join a growing firm at an early stage and have a meaningful role in shaping how the practice develops.

You will have the opportunity to work closely with the firm's lawyers, take real ownership of files, contribute ideas, improve systems, and grow with the firm.

Most importantly, you will work somewhere that understands that the legal assistant and paralegal function is not secondary to the practice. It is fundamental to it.

If you are someone who takes pride in being the person who keeps the details organized, anticipates what needs to happen next, supports clients through difficult circumstances, and helps a legal team operate at its best, we would like to hear from you.

Schedule

- Monday to Friday

Education:
- Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:
- legal assistant: 1-2 years (required)

Salary Range:
- $50,000 to $85,000+ (dependent on level of experience)

Job Type: Full Time

📌 Legal Assistant Paralegal (Vancouver)
🏢 Outset Law
📍 Vancouver