Job Description

JSS Barristers

values its employees' unique perspectives, and is committed to fostering and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. Our firm is an advocate for equity and is committed to ensuring its community is diverse and inclusive. We welcome applications from members of racialized minorities, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities and contribute to the firm's excellence and client service. The firm seeks to maintain its commitment to excellence and recognizes that increasing the diversity of its people and ensuring an inclusive environment supports this objective.

Job Summary

We are currently seeking a full-time

Litigation Legal Assistant

. Our ideal candidate is a team player with a strong work ethic and a good sense of humour, who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively, while managing deadlines and adapting to shifting priorities. Litigation assistants report directly to the Human Resources Manager, take direction from two or more lawyers, and may also provide support to other assistants as needed.

The successful candidate will take ownership of assigned projects and demonstrate strong time management and communication skills. Responsibilities include drafting correspondence and legal documents using firm-approved precedents or from dictation, handwritten, or other notes. File maintenance is a key part of the role and may involve daily filing, file organization, opening and closing files, maintaining client file lists, and tracking limitations, follow-up dates, and general file activity. Additional duties include handling incoming and outgoing mail, responding to client inquiries, and performing general administrative tasks such as time entry and bill preparation.

Candidates should have a minimum of one to two years of related experience and a diploma or certificate from a recognized legal assistant program, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. Experience with NetDocs, Soluno, Intapp, and ACL would be considered an asset.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their resumes by

October 31, 2025

.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including those requiring accommodation due to a disability or other protected grounds. Those requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are invited to discuss their needs.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site gym Paid time off RRSP match Vision care Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Calgary, AB T2P 1C2