Job Description

Callioux Law is a busy family law firm. We are looking for a Legal Assistant/Paralegal to join our dynamic family law practice in downtown Edmonton. We are looking for a full time, enthusiastic, motivated person to work in a busy environment.

The successful candidate has exceptional organizational skills, and is able to handle a wide variety of legal and administrative duties. We are looking to fill this position as soon as possible.

Duties include:

Working closely in a team environment with lawyers and paralegals Managing lawyer calendars and scheduling appointments Maintain file diary system and organization Drafting and proofreading routine correspondence, letters, and other related documents to lawyers, clients, and others Drafting court forms Filing documents Maintaining files and billing time entries
All applicants must have the following:

3+ years experience in a legal environment, preferably in family law Excellent time management and interpersonal skills An approved legal assistant training course and/or relevant post secondary education that prove ability to learn and work in our professional environment Strong sense of ethics, and the ability to handle sensitive and private information with discretion and confidentiality Superior knowledge of computer applications including Outlook and Microsoft 365 Professional, friendly attitude Ability to prioritize workflow Experience in office environment, including customer service and knowledge of common office equipment including copiers, scanners and fax machines Attention to detail and high degree of accuracy Ability to work independently and problem solve Strong knowledge of legal concepts, principles, and terminology Proven ability to work in a fast paced, high stress environment Capable of handling our busy practice with tight deadlines
A preferred applicant would also have:

Experience with Microsoft office 365 Experience with PCLaw, Childview, SPINII and other common legal applications Superior conflict management skills
Please submit your resume and cover letter explaining why you are the ideal candidate. Interviews may commence immediately, and this posting may remain open until the position is filled.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $39,000.00-$75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site gym Paid time off RRSP match
Experience:

Legal Assistant: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person