Job Description

Junior/Intermediate Legal Assistant ( $35,000.00-$46,000.00 per year)

HD Law Group is seeking a legal assistant to join our litigation department located in Downtown Calgary. This is a full-time position. The ideal candidate will have experience in civil litigation and family law, with additional experience in criminal defence, and represented adult matters would be considered an asset.

HD Law Group is a rapidly expanding firm looking for energetic and ambitious individuals to amplify our growth. Our goal is to recruit and develop legal professionals who aim to operate at the highest caliber. We provide our professionals with the opportunity to grow in an environment that values creativity, collaboration, and excellence.

Core Responsibilities:

Opening and closing files;

Maintaining a file management system;

Assisting with preparation and filing of court materials;

Assembling documents for discovery, mediation, and trial;

Generating client invoices and receipting of client payments;

Managing client calls, scheduling meetings, and maintaining lawyers' calendars; and

General administrative tasks.

Requirements:

Graduate of an accredited Legal Assistant program

Some level of post-graduate experience is preferred

Comprehensive knowledge of legal terminology, rules of court, and litigation procedures

Attention to detail

Exceptional verbal & written communication skills

Ability to follow instructions and meet strict deadlines

Capable of managing a high volume of tasks

Familiarity with LEAP and Legal Aid Alberta billing procedures is an asset

Experience in accounting is an asset

We are a diverse team of motivated legal professionals looking for another member who wants to grow with us. This is a full-time on-site position at our downtown office location. We support continuous education to help our team expand and refine their professional skills, and we offer health and dental benefits after the probationary period.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please submit your resume and cover letter with the subject line "Legal Assistant" to Karolina Wojciechowski at karolina@hdlawgroup.ca.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35,000.00-$46,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care

Application question(s):

• Do you hold a Legal Assistant Diploma from an accredited post-secondary school?

Experience:

• Legal Assistant: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-03-03