Job Description

We have a dynamic team of support staff who are highly motivated to provide exceptional support to our lawyers and clients. We are currently recruiting for a full time Legal Assistant in our Edmonton office.

Position Overview:

Our Legal Assistant/Floater is responsible for providing legal administrative and clerical support to our lawyers in our specialty practice areas.

Job Responsibilities:

Managing correspondence, booking appointments, and diarizing deadlines according to client and procedural deadlines

Billings, opening and closing of files, and other practice management tasks

Transcribing digital dictations

Performing conflict searches in addition to other searches depending on the area of law

Preparing, drafting and revising legal documents and letters independently with minimal direction

Assisting with trial preparation, questionings and briefs as required

Our Ideal Candidate:

Is a strong team player with a positive work ethic and attitude

Must be results oriented and demonstrate exceptional time management, organizational and follow up skills

Has excellent verbal, and written communication skills

Has a high level of accuracy and strong attention to detail

Must be able to work independently as well as within a team environment

Key Qualifications and Education:

Post-secondary diploma or certificate in accredited legal assistant or paralegal program and/or successful career history in the role of a legal assistant

Minimum of 1 years of experience working in a legal assistant role

Experience working in various areas of law would be preferred

What you will find at McLennan Ross:

A highly professional environment that is built on a strong culture and spirit of teamwork

Proven high quality of service and commitment to our clients and each other

A challenging and progressive work environment

An employer who is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Career Package:

We offer a challenging and progressive work environment together with an excellent and competitive salary/benefits package commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Qualified and talented candidates may submit their resume via email and include a cover letter to include some career highlights that demonstrate a strong fit to our requirements to:

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site gym RRSP match Vision care
Work Location: In person