Job Description

Legal Assistant

Smith & Hersey Agribusiness Law LLP - Medicine Hat, AB

This full-time role is in the Drumheller office of Smith & Hersey Agribusiness Law LLP. Position holds potential for advancement as competency is demonstrated.

The Role

Manage and complete residential real estate files working for purchasers, vendors, and financers under supervision of the lawyer on the file

Draft and complete reporting packages for clients and financers

Prioritize workflow to ensure completion of accurate work within established deadlines

Maintain files: including daily filing, organization, opening files, closing files, etc.

Handle client correspondence, both incoming and outgoing

Administration duties, including bill preparation

Ensure proper receipt, handling and disbursement of trust funds

Skills and Experience Required

no formal training or experience required

Completion of a recognized legal assistant program is preferred, but not necessary

Exceptional attention to detail

Strong organization skills

Highly motivated

Capacity to work effectively within deadlines and short time frames

Responds to everyday tasks with little supervision

Maintains professionalism, confidentiality and discretion

Able to work independently

Smith & Hersey Agribusiness Bio

Smith & Hersey Agribusiness Law LLP firm is a growing solicitor's practice which operates out of Medicine Hat with remote offices in 6 other locations across SE Alberta. While operating with a wide range of clientele, Smith & Hersey's primary focus in in agriculture, with clients ranging from Wainwright to the U.S Border in both Alberta and Saskatchewan. Smith & Hersey offers competitive wages, and excellent training/support.

*Please note that due to the high volume of resumes we will only be contacting candidates that best meet the needs of the business. Thank you for your interest in Smith & Hersey.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person