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Senior Legal Assistant -- Family Law

Full-time

Carter Booth LLP

Legal Assistant

Carter Booth LLP

Carter Booth LLP is a boutique law firm focused solely on family law, and committed to providing exceptional legal services through practical advice, strong advocacy, and outstanding client service. We value professionalism, initiative, teamwork, and attention to detail. We are looking for an experienced Legal Assistant who thrives in a collegial and fast-paced environment and takes pride in producing high-quality work.

Position Summary

The Legal Assistant is a key member of our legal team, providing advanced administrative and legal support to lawyers while helping ensure the efficient operation of the practice. This position is ideal for a highly organized professional who can manage competing priorities, anticipate needs, and work independently with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities

- Prepare, edit, proofread, and format legal correspondence, pleadings, agreements, affidavits, and other legal documents.

- Manage lawyer calendars, deadlines, limitation periods, and up appointments.

- Coordinate court filings, service, and electronic filing requirements.

- Organize and maintain electronic client files.

- Draft routine correspondence and communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and third parties.

- Assist with file opening, conflict checks, and file closing.

- Coordinate meetings, discoveries, mediations, and hearings.

- Conduct legal and corporate searches as required.

- Monitor workflow to ensure deadlines are met and files progress efficiently.

- Identify administrative improvements and support firm operations as needed.

Qualifications

- Minimum 3 years of experience as a legal assistant in a law firm.

- Graduate of an accredited Legal Assistant or Legal Administrative Assistant program, or equivalent experience.

- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, and Teams).

- Experience with legal practice management software.

- Excellent document formatting and proofreading skills.

- Exceptional organizational and time-management abilities.

- Strong written and verbal communication skills.

- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy.

- Professional, proactive, and client-focused.

- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

Preferred Experience

Experience in family law is considered an asset.

What We Offer

- Competitive salary based on experience.

- Comprehensive benefits package.

- Paid vacation and personal days.

- Professional development opportunities.

- Supportive, collaborative work environment.

- Modern office with a focus on teamwork and work-life balance.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV to ***email_hidden*** and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and interest in joining Carter Booth LLP.

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

Vacancy posted 21 days ago
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