MDW Family Law is looking for a Paralegal – Family Law to join our team of high performing legal professionals.
Who We Are
MDW Law helps families navigate the legal system and provides peace of mind by offering top-notch advice and assistance in handling their family law matters.
We are a team of passionate, dedicated, and experienced lawyers, paralegals, and legal assistants who work together daily to ensure our clients receive the best possible solutions to their problems. We provide family law legal services throughout Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.
Our Vision
We strive to be a team of happy, healthy, high performing professionals that provide best in class services to our clients. We do this by responding quickly to their needs and guiding them step-by-step to resolve their issues. We become the people they can lean on in their times of need, and we take great satisfaction in their achievements and happiness.
Who You Are
● 2 – 5 years of experience as a family law professional
● Organizational skills to maintain multiple files for multiple cases at the same time
● Strong communication skills with clients and for relaying information to Lawyers and Legal Assistants
● Research skills when looking into case law and evidence
● Ability to work under pressure and within strict deadlines
● Organized & efficient
● Reliable
● Able to manage conflict when communicating with clients
● Proficient with Microsoft Office 365, including Excel
● Proficiency with PC Law ad with Trialworks case management software
● Ability to work independently and follow instructions with minimal supervision
● Critical thinking and ability to make judgment calls
Your Responsibilities
● Support lawyers by maintaining, drafting and organizing files to help ensure their duties are carried out efficiently and effectively
● Drafting applications, petitions, motions, pleadings, affidavits, orders, and all supporting
● documents including financial statements
● Drafting separation agreements and cohabitation agreements
● Creating debt and asset charts
● Divorcemate calculations
● Drafting routine correspondence to courts, clients, etc. including pre-conference summaries
● Reviewing and analyzing income and expense information
● Keeping track of filing deadlines
● Scheduling personal work
● Conducting legal research when necessary
● Running QC meetings with each lawyer on the status of all files and plotting out work
● Keeping files organized and up to date
● Providing exceptional client service when gathering information from clients
● May be required to flex and assist in other departments depending on workflow
What We Offer
● A modern space with the most up-to-date technology
● A competitive salary
● An extremely talented and collaborative team
● Hybrid work opportunities (combination of at-home and in-office) with minimal supervision and a “set your own hours” approach to your practice
● Competitive Health, Vision, and Dental Plan
● Annual Health & Wellness Benefit
● Professional Development support
● Paid time off
● 4.5-day work week with Friday afternoons off
If you are motivated by helping people navigate their family legal issues, and are energized by a collaborative work environment, we invite you to apply by submitting your resume to:
jeanmarie@mdwlaw.ca
We thank all those who apply; however, only candidates selected for further review will be contacted.
Job Deadline/Expiry Date: 12/20/2024