Job Description

Whitelaw Twining is a leading Western Canadian regional law firm with a focus on litigation and with offices in Vancouver and Calgary providing a full-range of legal expertise. We are an innovative, passionate team and we’ve been raising the bar for litigation for nearly 40 years. Founded in Vancouver in 1979, Whitelaw Twining started as a small, boutique firm with three partners. Since the beginning, we’ve pushed beyond standard litigation to find progressive, creative solutions for our clients. We build long-term relationships with local, national and international clients, supporting them so their businesses can prosper.
Whitelaw Twining is extremely proud of its professional work environment that encourages team and social interaction between staff and lawyers. Our firm strives to maintain the positive aspects of a small company work environment while further establishing business practices as we continue to evolve. We believe that our staff work best in a collegial atmosphere where they are empowered to build their careers and make a positive contribution to our work environment.
Join us at WT!
We are seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to join our Calgary team. This is a position for an ambitious professional with 5+ years of post-certificate experience gained at a reputable law firm. The successful candidate for this position will be able to build positive working relationships, have a keen eye for details and will be able to handle a busy work load.
Legal Assistant Responsibilities:

• Prepare and draft various correspondence and documents, including dicta-typing and copy-typing
• Draft standard letters, documents briefs and pleadings
• Set court appointments/meetings and prepare required documentation
• Interact with clients by phone and in person including setting appointments
• Maintain filing system including a bring-forward system
• Sort incoming mail and prepare outgoing mail
• Perform other related duties as required

Qualifications:

• Graduate of a Legal Administrative Assistant program
• Minimum 5+ years of experience as a Legal Administrative Assistant in a litigation practice
• Excellent English oral and written skills
• Professional manner in communication with clients
• Strong administration and organization skills
• Able to draft standard correspondence and documents with minimal supervision
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Able to multi-task and prioritize work
• Litigation experience preferred

Benefits & Perks:
We offer a comprehensive salary and benefits package that is very competitive, together with opportunities for personal and professional growth. Our benefits include:

• a competitive bonus program;
• a wellness allowance for fitness expenses;
• an annual education/tuition allowance;
• ongoing continuing education;
• flexible health and dental coverage;
• long term disability insurance;
• a remote work policy that allows you to have the flexibility to work from home one per week;
• personal days to help balance outside commitments;
• employee assistance program;
• monetary incentive for employee referrals;
• casual day every Friday; and
• an outgoing firm culture that provides lots of social opportunities to connect with your co- workers.

Diversity & Inclusivity: Whitelaw Twining recognizes that respect for the dignity and worth of everyone who works at the Firm is the foundation of harmonious and productive working relationships. We commit to providing a professional atmosphere which promotes equal opportunities and prohibits discriminatory practices. All prospective, current, and former employees will be treated fairly and equally regardless of race, age, colour, gender, ancestry, place of origin, political belief, religion, marital status, family status, physical or mental ability, or sexual orientation.
Background and Reference Checks: Offers of employment may be conditional upon reference checks, criminal record checks, and educational verification.
Vaccination Policy: Whitelaw Twining values the health and safety of our team members, clients and community. Accordingly, Whitelaw Twining has implemented a policy that requires team members to provide proof of full vaccination status (i.e. two weeks have passed since receipt of a second dose of a Health Canada approved COVID-19 vaccine) upon their start date.
While we thank all applicants, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. No phone calls please. Please submit your resume and cover letter to: https://wtca.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=116