Original job description
Company Description Artha Law Corporation is a full-service law firm in Surrey, BC. We are a small, collaborative team that values accuracy, responsiveness, and client care. We are looking for an experienced litigation paralegal to support our lawyers on civil and family files in the BC Supreme Court and the Provincial Court.
The firm serves a diverse client base in multiple languages, including English, Hindi, Punjabi, Malayalam, and Tamil. Its practice spans immigration, real estate, family law, wills and estates, corporate and commercial matters, and civil litigation in BC and Federal courts. Team members work in a collaborative environment with a strong focus on client service and professional excellence.
Role Description
Draft pleadings, notices of application, affidavits, orders, and routine correspondence.
Prepare Financial Statements (Form F8), lists of documents, and disclosure packages.
File and search documents through Court Services Online (CSO) and manage service of documents.
Prepare application records, trial briefs, and books of authorities.
Track limitation periods, deadlines, and court dates, and manage the litigation calendar.
Coordinate with clients, opposing counsel, court registries, process servers, and court reporters.
Conduct client intake and conflict checks, and maintain organized electronic files.
Qualifications
3–5 years of paralegal experience in BC civil and family litigation
Working knowledge of the Supreme Court Civil Rules, the Supreme Court Family Rules, and the Provincial Court Family Rules
Experience with CSO e-filing and BC court forms
Strong drafting, organization, and time-management skills
Ability to manage a high-volume caseload with discretion and attention to detail
Proficiency in Microsoft 365; experience with legal practice management software is an asset
A paralegal diploma or certificate is preferred but not required.
What We Offer
$30–$40 per hour, depending on experience.
Paid vacation.
Varied, hands-on work across litigation practice areas.
Direct mentorship from practising lawyers.
How to Apply
Send your resume and a brief cover letter to info@arthalaw.com with the subject line "Paralegal Application – Litigation." Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Artha Law Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, including internationally trained professionals.
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Responsibilities
Draft pleadings, affidavits, court applications, correspondence, financial statements, disclosure packages, and trial materials for civil and family litigation files. Manage court filings and document service, track deadlines and court dates, coordinate with clients and legal stakeholders, and maintain organized electronic files.
Requirements
Candidates should have 3–5 years of paralegal experience in BC civil and family litigation, working knowledge of applicable BC court rules, and experience with CSO e-filing and court forms. Strong drafting, organization, and time-management skills are required, along with Microsoft 365 proficiency; a paralegal diploma or certificate is preferred but not required.
Skills
- Litigation Support
- Legal Drafting
- Civil Litigation
- Family Litigation
- Court Filing
- Document Management
- Deadline Management
- Client Intake
- Conflict Checks
- Case Calendar Management
- Client Communication
- Microsoft 365
- Court Services Online
- Time Management
- Organization
- Attention to Detail
Benefits
- Paid Vacation
- Direct Mentorship
- Varied Hands-On Work
Visa sponsorship
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Keywords
- Litigation Paralegal
- Civil Litigation
- Family Litigation
- BC Supreme Court
- Provincial Court
- Supreme Court Civil Rules
- Supreme Court Family Rules
- Provincial Court Family Rules
- Court Services Online
- CSO E-Filing
- Court Forms
- Pleadings
- Notices Of Application
- Affidavits
- Financial Statements
- Form F8
- Lists Of Documents
- Disclosure Packages
- Application Records
- Trial Briefs
- Books Of Authorities
- Limitation Periods
- Client Intake
- Conflict Checks
- Microsoft 365
