GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

• Seeking a legal assistant with a minimum of 5 years experience.
• Legal assistant diploma or equivalency required.
• Direct experience engaging with administration at Alberta courthouses.
• Direct experience in the area of family law, wills and estates and estate administration.
• Detailed knowledge working with Microsoft Word, Excel and Adobe Acrobat.
• Strong attention to detail, organization and self-management skills.
• Strong aptitude and willingness to engage on the phone in direct communication with clients, and third parties.
• Permanent position.

• Drafting legal documents to be filed on behalf of clients.
• Answering phones and making calls to clients and third parties, including other legal counsel and court officials.
• Maintaining calendars, scheduling appointments, and completing documents.
• Managing, organizing, and collating legal documents and general administrative clerical duties.
• Communicating in writing with clients, counsel, and court officials.
• Assisting with billing and accounting services.
• Establishing, implementing, and improving existing workflows and administrative procedures.