Job Description

Spectrum Family Law LLP is a boutique family law firm with offices in Edmonton, Calgary, and Vancouver.

We are a collegial law firm and are currently looking for an enthusiastic, service-oriented Paralegal to join our Calgary Office who shares our passion for providing quality legal services within a team of dedicated lawyers and paralegals.

JOB TYPE

Paralegal

Full-time, Calgary Office

REQUIREMENTS AND CANDIDATE ASSETS

The ideal candidate will:

Have a Legal Assistant Diploma or Certificate. Possess at least two years of Alberta family law work experience; Have developed professional communication skills; Have strong organizational skills with an emphasis on attention to detail; Have a positive attitude and willing to take initiative; Able to provide fulsome support to lawyers; and Is self-motivated and can work independently but also values in a team-based environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Preparing and typing correspondence, pleadings, etc; Arranging for court filing of documents; Preparing and maintaining a diarizing system for court dates, questionings, meetings and appointments; Tracking the lawyer's billing statistics, including retainers received and overdue/unpaid accounts; Processing all relevant incoming and outgoing mail; Scheduling appointments and meetings and preparing documentation for those appointments and meetings; Assisting clients over the phone and via email with requests for updates on file matters and information on billing matters; Scheduling court runners and couriers; Maintaining client files in paper and electronic form; Helping cover reception telephones; and Assisting couriers and other guests that attend the office from time to time.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

Access to keen mentorship in a collegial and welcoming environment in order to develop the skills and knowledge needed; Work in an interesting, rewarding, and ever-changing area of the law; and Access to comprehensive legal software.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $50,000.00-$85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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Work Location: In person