Job Description

Taylor Janis LLP is a boutique law firm, with offices located in Edmonton and Calgary.

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

JOB TYPE

Legal Assistant

Job Type: Full-time, Calgary Office

REQUIREMENTS AND CANDIDATE ASSETS

The ideal candidate will:

Have a Legal Assistant Diploma or Certificate; Have a minimum of 3 years of litigation 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 more than 1 lawyer; 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; Competitive pay; and Benefits.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00-$55,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person