Job Description

Legal Assistant RequiredTannahill-Smith Legal is currently seeking a part-time Legal Administrative Assistant to join our team. In this role, you will provide both legal and general administrative support for family law and estates matters. This is a part-time position with the possibility of increasing to full-time work at a future date.The ideal candidate will be personable, client oriented, and remarkably organized, with a strong sense of initiative and the ability to work both independently and with others. There is flexibility in the hours, as well as the ability to work a combination of in-person and remote hours.Responsibilities:

• Accurately and efficiently prepare legal documents, draft memos, send correspondence, and complete tasks with a high degree of autonomy;
• Work proactively in the day-to-day support of the lawyer's practice;
• Use initiative and good judgment to relieve the lawyer of administrative tasks;
• Interact with clients by phone, email, and in person;
• Organize and maintain all files (primarily digital, but some physical), including managing the lawyer's calendar, schedules, and meetings, and remaining up to date with all filing systems;
• Post billable time, prepare invoices, send reporting letters to clients, and collect overdue invoices; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Legal Assistant Diploma or Certificate from a recognized post-secondary institution or equivalent;
• Experience working with family law matters, including experience working with Divorce forms and with forms from the Alberta Courts;
• Experience working with wills and estate matters (preferred);
• Knowledge of current court and filing procedures with both the Provincial Court and Court of Queen's Bench;
• Advanced computer skills with strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Pro is required. Knowledge of EsiLaw and LawPay would be an asset;
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills;
• Ability to take direction and excellent attention to detail;
• Ability to balance multiple, competing priorities and meet deadlines;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to manage demanding clients in emotional situations with a high degree of professionalism; and
• Previous office, administrative, or CSR experience is considered an asset.

Please note that Tannahill-Smith Legal has a mandatory Covid-19 vaccination policy that requires full vaccination against Covid-19 for everyone working in our office. Accordingly, all candidates must provide proof of vaccination. Any exemption request will be considered on a case-by-case basis.If you meet the above qualifications, please submit your resume and cover letter for consideration. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 15-20 per weekSalary: $22.00-$30.00 per hourSchedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• legal assistant: 1 year (preferred)