Job Description

Brown Law Group is a 6-lawyer Family Law firm on the south side of Edmonton. See www.BrownLawGroup.ca. We are looking for a Family Law / Real Estate Legal Assistant with excellent administrative, computer and people skills. Formal Legal Assistant training and at least 2 years working as a Legal Assistant is preferred. Experience working in a Family Law and Real Estate is a bonus! A good attitude, proven work ethic, core competencies, and personal integrity may be considered in place of formal training and experience. Overview of Position: The Family Law / Real Estate Legal Assistant position is responsible for all aspects of file management (electronic and hard copy of files) and administrative procedures related to Family Law and Real Estate files from new Client inquiries and conflict checks through posting disbursements, billing and closing files. The Legal Assistant must have the capacity to manage a portfolio of Family files, Real Estate files, multi-task and stay on top of deadlines and demands. The position involves problem-solving on a daily basis and being comfortable with ever-changing priorities. Some days are very demanding with urgent deadlines and matters, and other days we are able to slow down, catch up and ensure all the administrative systems are updated. The pace of work in Family Law and Real Estate private practice is always variable from day to day and the person best suited to this role must be comfortable with this change of pace according to the demands of the day. The Legal Assistant position is key to the "business" side of a Family practice by ensuring clients have retainer funds in trust before the lawyer does the work, and then in billing and collecting on Accounts and in Real Estate practice by ensuring that all necessary information, including deadlines and client laison is properly handled to ensure that closing deadlines are not missed. The Legal Assistant is also essential to maintaining regular communications with clients and scheduling. And the Legal Assistant is a key player in a team approach to providing responsive, client-centred legal services. Personal Qualities Sought: The ideal person for this position has the following attributes:

• Highest level of personal & professional integrity. Mature, responsible, honest and always reliable;
• Self-motivated with an excellent work ethic;
• Resourceful, thorough and detailed-oriented;
• Excellent administrative and computer skills (Word, Excel, Adobe including bookmarking PDFs);
• Competency in drafting correspondence, setting up first drafts of Pleadings and Agreements, and proof-reading other legal documents;
• Minimum of a high school Diploma plus Legal Assistant Diploma. Post-Secondary education preferred.
• Knowledge of EsiLaw would be a bonus.

Work Hours: Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Salary & Benefits: Competitive salary depending on experience.

• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Vacation & paid time off
• Dental care

How to Apply: Please submit a resume and cover letter indicating your interest in the position, relevant experience and skills and availability. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Salary: $32,000.00-$45,000.00 per year Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Discounted or free food
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application question(s):

• Are you in Edmonton, AB?

Education:

• Secondary School (required)

Experience:

• Legal Assistant: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• driver\'s licence (required)

Work Location: In person