Legal Administrative Assistant – Family Law

Watson Goepel LLP is a growing and dynamic full-service law firm based in downtown Vancouver, with an additional office located in West Vancouver. We offer a professional, collegial, and collaborative work environment, competitive salary, and rewarding opportunities.

We are currently seeking an experienced Legal Administrative Assistant to join our Family Law Department in our Vancouver office. This is an in‑office, full‑time position, Monday to Friday. The ideal candidate is organized, reliable, and thrives in a busy environment both independently and as part of a team.

• Draft and prepare letters, memos, correspondence, and court documents
• Communicate with clients and opposing counsel
• Schedule court dates for JCCs, trials, chambers hearings, examinations for discovery, settlement meetings, and mediations
• Prepare and file court forms
• Save all correspondence electronically
• Maintain lawyers’ calendars and client meetings
• Maintain BF systems; organize electronic and paper-based files
• Prepare, send, and follow up on client accounts
• Open and close client files
• Perform other administrative duties as required

• Minimum 3 years of family law assistant experience; 5+ years of civil litigation experience will be considered.
• Successful completion of a Legal Administrative Assistant or Paralegal program
• Strong technical proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe, BC Online, Zoom, and Divorcemate
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with Elite an asset

• On‑site fitness facility with Peloton equipment
• Extended health and dental benefits, including vision coverage
• RRSP matching program
• Paid sick and personal leave days
• Long‑term disability insurance
• Educational allowance
• Social and collaborative office culture

Salary range: $60,000 – $73,000 annually. Base pay offered may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal and market equity.

Interested applicants should email a resume and cover letter to Claudia Mendoza at  Please include the job title in the subject line of your email.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.