Job Description

Job description

Benefits:

Education and training

Dental care

Extended health care

Life insurance

Vision care

Disability insurance

Opportunities to attend community and firm member functions

Opportunities for advancement within the firm

Pay:

Competitive. Commensurate with experience.

Location and Schedule:

Preferred: Red Deer (Gasoline Alley) or Calgary

Full-Time: Monday to Friday, in person 8:00a-4:30p

:

DPQC Law is looking to add to our innovative, hard working, and ambitious team! Given the growth of our modern high-tech law firm we are looking for the right candidate for an entry level and/or experienced Legal Assistant/Paralegal - litigation position at our Head Office location in Red Deer (Gasoline Alley)or our downtown Calgary location (The Edison). Preference given to applicants with personal injury and civil litigation experience.

Our firm prides itself on being a paperless hybrid firm of the future with remote working opportunities (not for position, at this time), an excellent working environment, benefits, and the opportunity for advancement (including remote potential) in our rapidly evolving next generation law firm. This role requires a detail oriented, self-motivated individual who is highly organized, and able to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision. This individual will be able to provide a criminal record check should an interview be scheduled.

Qualifications and skills:

Legal Assistant Diploma at an accredited school (preferred).

1-3 years' experience working in a law firm (or similar office environment).

Ability to work with a remote team and remote clients.

Highly knowledgeable with Microsoft 365 programs, Adobe/Acrobat Pro, Zoom communications and legal accounting (e.g. Esilaw/Unity Accounting, PC Law).

Willingness to learn other software platforms.

Enthusiastic, positive, friendly, client-focused, and approachable attitude.

Reliable, flexible and resilient.

Attention to detail.

Organizational skills.

Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and switch easily between tasks.

Excellent oral and written communication skills combined with strong interpersonal skills.

Professional communication style with knowledge of video conferencing and website/social media enquiries.

Second language an asset.

Community volunteering an asset.

Duties include but not limited to:

Assisting with the preparation and review of legal documents and correspondence ensuring compliance with legal and procedural requirements.

General records management of a complex filing system by ordering, receiving, sorting, and distributing office files and documents, updating files and records, and purging documents as needed.

Responsible for answering the phone, establishing reason for calling, and contacting the appropriate person that can help the caller.

Greeting clients and visitors in a friendly and professionalmanner.

Other tasks and errands as required.

To Apply:

Email cover letter and resume to careers@dpqclaw.com.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $39,082.72-$70,576.57 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• legal assistant: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person