Job Description

Chapman Riebeek LLP has a proud 60 year tradition of serving the people of Central Alberta. Our mission is to be the referral of choice for Family, Municipal and Civil Litigation in Central Alberta.

We are currently seeking a Legal Assistant with 3-5 years general experience in Corporate records management and Wills and Estate planning administration. Applicants must possess CORES accreditation, experience with drafting and filing Corporate documents and maintenance of Corporate minute books. In addition the successful candidate will possess general knowledge in estate file procedures and digital document filing. Applicants must be self motivated, posses strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skill with a focus on client service. We pride ourselves on being a team that is supportive of one another; we all succeed at Chapman Riebeek LLP by working together as a team. If your values match ours - commitment, integrity and passion for law, we would like to hear from you.

Responsibilities:
- Answer client inquiries and schedule appointments for lawyers
- Manage lawyer's calendar
- Draft correspondence and legal agreements

Draft Wills and estate documents and digital file as required
- File and maintain corporate records including Annual Returns, Shareholder Agreements and Resolutions
- Maintain filing systems and limitation systems
- Ensure deadlines are met and documentation is completed on a timely basis
- Proofread legal documents for accuracy and completeness
- Perform other clerical duties, organizing documents, taking notes, transcribing audio/written material
- Prepare client files for lawyer's review

Qualifications:
- Legal Assistant 2 year diploma

- Minimum 2 years experience in legal field
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient in conducting legal research using online databases and resources
- Familiarity with legal drafting and formatting requirements
- Attention to detail and strong proofreading skills
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook PDF programs) and Net Doc work flow management system
Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. Duties may vary depending on the specific needs of the law firm or organization.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.00-$30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

Company events Dental care Disability insurance Extended health care Life insurance Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:

Red Deer, AB T4N 1X4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:

DCS / DEC (required)
Experience:

legal assistant: 3 years (required)
Location:

Red Deer, AB T4N 1X4 (preferred)
Work Location: In person