Legal Assistant - Family

Hybrid work! - 3 Days Work from Home

Our client, a highly regarded and well respected law firm, is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join its Family Law team.

This role is hybrid-remote with only 2 days in office.

Responsibilities

- Prepare, revise, proofread, and format legal documents, correspondence, and court materials.
- Draft and manage family law documentation in accordance with the Ontario Family Law Rules and court filing requirements.
- Coordinate electronic and physical court filings while ensuring all deadlines are met.
- Manage lawyers' calendars, schedule appointments, meetings, mediations, and conferences.
- Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, court staff, and other stakeholders.
- Prepare monthly pre-bills and assist with billing administration.
- Open new client files and maintain organized electronic and physical filing systems.
- Process expense reports, courier requests, and other administrative documentation.
- Scan, photocopy, bind, and organize legal materials for distribution.
- Coordinate travel arrangements and reservations as required.
- Maintain file integrity by organizing, archiving, and managing active and inactive files.
- Assist with special projects and provide additional administrative support as needed.

Requirements

- Legal Assistant, Law Clerk,



or Paralegal diploma or certificate from an accredited institution.
- 5+ years of experience supporting a Family Law practice in a law firm.
- Strong knowledge of Ontario Family Law Rules and court filing procedures.
- Experience preparing both routine and complex family law documents.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, DivorceMate, and ACL.
- Experience with billing administration and pre-bills, preferably using 3E.
- Excellent transcription, proofreading, and document formatting skills.
- Experience with document management systems is considered an asset.
- Robust organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities with exceptional attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a client-focused approach.

This firm offers a very generous salary, comprehensive benefit package and the ability to work from home three days a week! Interested candidates should apply today! We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $68,000.00-$78,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Work from home

Experience:

- family law legal assistant: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON M5J 2T2

📌 Legal Assistant - Family (Toronto)
🏢 Linds & Associates
📍 Toronto