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.

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

· 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