Role Description The Senior Family Law Paralegal will support lawyers in all aspects of family law files, including divorce, separation, parenting, and support matters. Day-to-day responsibilities include drafting and formatting pleadings, affidavits, agreements, and correspondence; organizing and maintaining electronic and physical files; and managing deadlines, court dates, and limitation periods. The role involves conducting legal and factual research, reviewing disclosure and other documents for accuracy and completeness, and preparing briefs, binders, and materials for negotiations, mediations, and court appearances. The paralegal will liaise with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and the courts, while helping to streamline workflows and improve processes within the practice. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Calgary, AB. Qualifications
• Strong foundation in family law and general law principles, with experience handling complex family law matters.
• Proficiency in legal document preparation,



including drafting pleadings, affidavits, agreements, and court forms.
• Excellent communication skills, including clear client communication, skilled correspondence, and effective teamwork.
• Research and document review skills, with the ability to analyze disclosure, case law, and evidentiary materials efficiently.
• Advanced organizational and time management abilities, including managing multiple files, deadlines, and court schedules.
• Experience with legal practice management and document management software; strong general computer literacy (MS Office or equivalent).
• Minimum of several years of family law paralegal or legal assistant experience; paralegal or legal studies diploma/certificate preferred.
• High attention to detail, sound judgment, discretion with confidential information, and a client-focused, professional approach.

📌 Senior Family Law Paralegal (Calgary)
🏢 Nicholson Family Law
📍 Calgary