Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Birdsell Grant LLP is a full-service law firm, serving Stony Plain, Spruce Grove, Parkland County, Edmonton, St. Albert, Whitecourt, Woodlands County and surrounding communities since 1984.

Our tradition of professional, committed and accessible lawyers and staff has earned us a reputation for providing the highest quality of service to our clients and our community. We are proud to be continuing to meet the needs of our clients in their ever-changing business and personal worlds with the benefit of our experience, technology, education and energy. Our professionals are committed to developing, improving and evolving the firm's services, forging strong relationships through local initiatives that provide unparalleled support to business clients and individuals everyday.

Position Summary

We are seeking an organized and detail oriented legal assistant professional who is customer service focused. The successful candidate must be able to work under tight deadlines and have a willingness to learn and be flexible.

Main Duties

Prepare and assemble legal documents, including digital dictation, and organizing work flow

Maintain files, diarize critical deadlines and prepare client accounts and correspondence

Communicate with clients and other law firms regarding all aspects of legal file

Schedule client appointments

General office administrative duties

Other duties as required

Skills, Experience and Requirements

Minimum of one year legal assistant work experience

Related education would be considered an asset

Good understanding of legal reference materials, procedures, and legal filing systems

Strong sense of ethics and the ability to handle sensitive or private information with tact and discretion

Experience with Unity Accounting/Esilaw 360 is desirable

Proficient with Microsoft Office applications

Excellent interpersonal skills to interact with internal and external stakeholders

Good word processing skills

What you can expect from us:

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Generous vacation time & paid personal time

Collaborative working environment

Training and development opportunities

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

If you are contacted by Birdsell Grant LLP regarding a job opportunity, please advise if you require accommodation.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $57,154.79-$74,735.05 per year

Experience:

Legal Assistant: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person