LEGAL ASSISTANT – LITIGATION

We are currently seeking a Legal Assistant – Litigation to join our Edmonton office. Please review the following and if this sets out that perfect opportunity for you, we look forward to hearing from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Daily correspondence, document preparation, dictation, drafting and filing court documents.
• File preparation and management.
• Book court dates, questionings and communicate with other parties.
• Conduct searches and carry out investigation through internet and other means.
• Liaise with legal assistants, paralegals, lawyers and clients on file progress.
• General administrative duties including entering time and preparing accounts.
• Other duties as required.

Key Competencies:

• An understanding of various litigation proceedings.
• Good computer skills with experience in MS Outlook, Excel and Word.
• Strong attention to detail, oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact confidently with paralegals, lawyers and clients.
• Strong teamwork skills.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Graduate of recognized Legal Assistant, Paralegal or Law Clerk program preferred.
• Minimum two years’ litigation experience.
  Job Type: Permanent

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)

Experience:

• legal assistant: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In perso

• Daily correspondence, document preparation, dictation, drafting and filing court documents.
• File preparation and management.
• Book court dates, questionings and communicate with other parties.
• Conduct searches and carry out investigation through internet and other means.
• Liaise with legal assistants, paralegals, lawyers and clients on file progress.
• General administrative duties including entering time and preparing accounts.
• Other duties as required