Junior/Intermediate Legal Assistant ($40,000.00-$46,000.00 per year)
HD Law Group is seeking a legal assistant to join our litigation department located in Downtown Calgary. This is a permanent full-time position. Office hours are Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The ideal candidate will have a basic understanding and entry level experience in civil litigation, with additional experience in family law and criminal defence considered an asset.
HD Law Group is a rapidly expanding firm looking for energetic and ambitious individuals to amplify our growth. Our goal is to recruit and develop legal professionals who aim to operate at the highest caliber. We provide our professionals with the opportunity to grow in an environment that values creativity, collaboration, and excellence.
Core Responsibilities:
Opening and closing files;
Preparing various correspondence;
Maintaining the file management system (filing, updating pleadings binders, etc.);
Assisting with filing of court materials;
Assembling documents for discovery, mediation, and trial;
Generating client invoices and receipting of client payments;
Managing client calls, scheduling meetings, and maintaining lawyers’ calendars;
Assisting the senior paralegal, as well as the partner as necessary; and
General administrative tasks.
Requirements:
Graduate of an accredited Legal Assistant program
Comprehensive knowledge of legal terminology, rules of court, and litigation procedures
Attention to detail
Exceptional verbal & written communication skills
Ability to follow instructions and meet strict deadlines
Capable of managing a high volume of tasks
Familiarity with LEAP and Legal Aid Alberta billing procedures is an asset, but not required
Experience in accounting is an asset but not required
We are a diverse team of motivated legal professionals looking for another member who wants to grow with us. We support continuous education to help our team expand and refine their professional skills, and we offer health and dental benefits after the initial 90-day probation period.
We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Please submit your resume and cover letter with the subject line “Legal Assistant” to Vanessa Wilson, paralegal, at vanessa@hdlawgroup.ca.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.00-$46,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care

Application question(s):

• Do you hold a Legal Assistant Diploma from an accredited post-secondary school?

Experience:

• Legal Assistant: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In perso

Please refer the Job description for details