Legal Administrative Assistant (Family)

SNLAW | Downtown Vancouver, BC

Full-time, in-office

Salary: $50,000 to $65,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications

About Us

SNLAW is a boutique family law firm on West Georgia Street in downtown Vancouver. We provide personalized legal services to local and international clients, helping them navigate complex family matters through negotiation, mediation, and litigation.

We are seeking an organized and proactive Legal Administrative Assistant to support our lawyers, paralegal, and bookkeeper. This role offers hands-on experience with a range of family law files, working closely with senior counsel and our team.

Role Description The Legal Administrative Assistant is a full-time, on-site role based in Vancouver, BC. This position supports lawyers and legal staff by preparing and formatting legal documents, managing files, and ensuring accurate data entry in firm systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, format, and proofread correspondence, pleadings, affidavits, court forms, and other legal documents under the direction of counsel and the paralegal.
• Assist with financial disclosure, Lists of Documents, Financial Statements, and the organization of supporting records.
• Prepare and organize application records, document books, and materials for discoveries, mediations, hearings, and trials.
• Coordinate court filings and service of documents.
• Manage calendars, schedule appointments, and maintain bring-forward systems to track deadlines and outstanding tasks.
• Open, maintain, and close client files, ensuring electronic records and correspondence are accurately organized.
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, court registries, experts, and service providers.
• Support the bookkeeper with monthly invoicing, time entries, accounts receivable follow-up, and accounts payable administration.
• Assist with client intake, telephone inquiries, reception, and day-to-day office administration.

Qualifications and Experience

• Completion of a Legal Administrative Assistant program or equivalent relevant experience.
• At least 1-2 years of legal administrative experience, preferably in a BC family law practice.
• Familiarity with the Supreme Court Family Rules, Provincial Court Family Rules, court forms, and filing procedures.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, including document formatting, and comfort using Google Workspace, spreadsheets, and electronic document management systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, proofreading, and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently, follow instructions, exercise sound judgment, and collaborate with colleagues.
• Cantonese or Mandarin language skills are an asset.

What We Offer

• A collaborative team and direct exposure to senior counsel.
• Varied and substantive work within a focused family law practice.
• Opportunities to develop your skills and take on additional responsibilities as your experience grows.
• Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

How to Apply

Apply by email: jobs@snlaw.ca

Please submit your résumé and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and interest in the position.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.