Orion Placement
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Pay: CA$40,000.00 - CA$65,000.00 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 family law experience and be fluent in both French and English.

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 (required)
  • Proven experience as a Family Law Paralegal (minimum 2+ 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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