Job Description

Pay: CA$30,000.00 - CA$75,000.00 per year

Note: This position requires employees to be on-site five days a week at the Laval QC office (with the possibility of hybrid flexibility in the future).

Note: The qualified candidate for this position must have prior legal experience.

About Our Client

Our client is a respected family law firm providing compassionate and effective legal representation. They support clients through divorce, child custody, and support matters with professionalism, expertise, and care.

Job Description

Conduct legal research on statutes, case law, custody, and support guidelines
Draft and file legal documents, including petitions, motions, agreements, and subpoenas
Prepare and review discovery requests and financial disclosures (income, assets, expenses)
E-file motions, orders, and pleadings with the appropriate courts
Manage case timelines, deadlines, hearings, and attorney calendars
Communicate with clients to gather documents and provide status updates
Maintain detailed case files and organized evidence records (digital and paper)
Summarize evidence, testimony, and key case developments
Support attorneys with billing entries, draft invoices, and expense records

Qualifications

Bilingual fluency in French and English (preferred)
Proven experience as a Family Law Paralegal (minimum 1+ years preferred)
Strong knowledge of court procedures, filing systems, and discovery processes
Excellent drafting, proofreading, and organizational skills
Ability to handle sensitive client communications with professionalism
Proficiency with legal software and Microsoft Office Suite
Canadian citizenship preferred (valid work authorization required at minimum)

Why This is a Great Opportunity

Join a respected family law practice with a reputation for success
Opportunity to take on meaningful, client-centered cases
Professional growth in a bilingual, collaborative environment
Competitive compensation and benefits package
Stable full-time position with potential hybrid flexibility in the future

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Family Law Paralegal