We are looking for a proactive, detail-oriented professional to provide legal administrative support for our busy law firm in downtown Edmonton. We value compassionate legal services, client satisfaction and file completion. If you have a passion for family and litigation law, thrive on high-quality service, possess a solid work ethic and interested in growing your own career, we'd like to hear from you.
We are one of Edmonton's most well-established law firms. We are a modern firm who has evolved over the years, but whose strong reputation for excellence hasn't changed since the 1800's!
Responsibilities:
Draft correspondence to clients, legal counsel and the courts
Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs and appendices for review and trial preparation
File documents with applicable courts (electronic filing where applicable) and follow-up as required
Manage client-related aspects including client relationship management; file organization and management; scheduling of conferences, mediations and arbitrations, appointments and meetings; diarizing files and various administrative tasks as required
Draft court documents including Applications and Affidavits, Financial Disclosure Statements, Agreements, Orders and Pleadings as directed by the managing lawyer; prepare undertaking responses from questioning
Handle regular and electronic incoming mail and other material, telephone inquiries and couriers, and co-ordinate the flow of information
Handle routine accounting procedures: billing, cheque deposits/requests, time entry, etc.
Manage lawyer's calendar and schedule appointments
Adeptly handle day-to-day issues to enable the solicitor to focus on settling matters
Serve as a Commissioner for Oaths
Qualifications:
Successful completion of a legal assistant program from a recognized educational institution with a minimum of 2 years related experience OR sufficient years of related experience
Understand Alberta Rules of Court and Civil Litigation
The capability to prepare routine legal documents without the assistance of a lawyer
The ability to manage multiple files requiring interaction with a variety of people and types of information
A strong organizer who consistently keeps files moving forward while juggling priorities within a fast paced, high volume, deadline driven environment
High drive and initiative, self-motivated with a can-do and positive mindset
Professionalism with a calm diplomatic approach
Experience with Dictation and MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Experience with PCLaw, Acumin, Worldox an asset
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
Dental care
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Life insurance
RRSP match
Vision care
Wellness program
Work Location: In person
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Job Detail
Job Id
JD2775796
Industry
Not mentioned
Total Positions
1
Job Type:
Full Time
Salary:
Not mentioned
Employment Status
Permanent
Job Location
Edmonton, AB, CA, Canada
Education
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