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About the FirmWe are a well-established and client-focused family law firm based in Orleans, Ontario. Our practice is dedicated to providing high-quality legal services with compassion, professionalism, and integrity. We work closely with individuals and families navigating complex and sensitive matters, including divorce, custody, support, and property division.Job SummaryWe are seeking a detail-oriented, highly organized, and motivated Paralegal with at least 5 years of experience to join our legal team. The Paralegal will play a key role in supporting our attorneys with various legal tasks and in providing administrative support to ensure efficient operations within the firm.The successful candidate will have experience in family litigation, a firm grasp of the Rules and procedure, strong attention to detail, and a desire to work in a collegial, hard-working law firm.Duties- Assist in drafting legal documents, including pleadings, motions, affidavits, separation agreements, conference briefs, book of exhibits and authorities, bill of costs, assembling answers to undertakings; summaries of documents for use at discovery and trial- Examine and review the evidence and other legal documents for case preparation- Prepare Financial Statements & Net Family Property (NFP) Statements- Conduct legal research- Organize and maintain legal files, both electronic and physical- Preparation of correspondence and legal documentation, including formatting and proofreading for accuracy and completeness- Coordinate external and internal communication, and maintain the lawyers calendar- Filing, diarizing deadlines, and maintaining a reliable reminder system- Answer and screen phone calls with professionalism and courtesy- Act as a liaison with clients, opposing counsel, and external service providers- Docketing time daily and maintaining accurate billing records- Answer and screen phone calls with professionalism and courtesy- Maintain deadlines and ensure compliance with court rules and procedures.- Monitor deadlines and ensure timely filings and submissions- Understanding of the Family Law Rules and local practice direction- Process and record client payments- Filing with the court and arranging service of court documents- Perform data entry and document management tasksSkills- Diploma or certificate in Paralegal Studies- At least 5 years of experience working in a litigation law office- Strong knowledge of Ontario family law procedures and court forms/documentation- Familiarity with e-filing systems in Ontario courts- Excellent written and verbal communication skills- Excellent research, writing, and organizational skills- Strong organizational and time-management skills to manage legal documents efficiently- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for legal drafting and correspondence- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment- Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving- Highly organized self-starter who can manage files and clients on their own- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook- Familiarity with legal software such as Clio, Divorcemate, and docketing software- Knowledge of phone etiquette when interacting with clients and colleaguesJob Type: Full-timeBenefits:On-site parkingPaid time offAbility to commute/relocate:Orleans, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)Application question(s):Have you worked in a family litigation law office before?Have you used the Ontario court filing system before?Do you have knowledge of Ontario family law procedures and court forms/documentation?Have you prepared a case conference brief before?Have you prepared a family law Application before?Have you prepared a financial statement before?Do you have knowledge of Divorcemate and Clio?Education:DCS / DEC (required)Experience:litigation: 5 years (required)Language:English (required)License/Certification:Paralegal Diploma or equivalent (required)Family Law experience? (required)Work Location: In person