OVERVIEW

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join their team. The ideal candidate will provide administrative support to the North Calgary office, serving clients in the areas of Personal Injury, Real Estate Transactions, Civil Litigation and Corporate/Commercial Law.

EXPERIENCE

• 1 - 3 years of relevant experience in-house or at a law firm
• Completion of a recognized Legal Assistant program
• Previous experience in Personal Injury and Litigation
• Experience with Cosmolex, PCLAW, or CLIO is a strong asset
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong proof reading, grammar and editing skills
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to deadlines
• High level of professionalism in dealing with clients and other contacts
• Able to work independently ensuring ongoing management of files
• Ability to provide support as needed in other areas as required
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in MS Office Suite: Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  This position offers an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to contribute to a dynamic legal team. If you meet the requirements and are looking to grow your career in the legal field, we encourage you to apply.
  Job Type: Full-time
  Pay: $55,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Calgary, AB T2M 0M6: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• Legal assistant: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Legal Assistant certificate (preferred)

Location:

• Calgary, AB T2M 0M6 (required)

Work Location: In perso

• Preparing and reviewing a number of litigation documents
• Gathering client records from various sources.
• Organizing client files
• Written and verbal communication with clients, opposing counsels, insurance representative, etc.
• Organizing and preparing Affidavit of Records and Bills of Costs
• Requesting and reviewing medical, employment and general personal information
• Maintaining confidentiality of client files and records
• Responsible for time management and prioritization of tasks for various individuals
• Proficient at managing a demanding workload supporting a very busy practice
• Answering telephone calls
• Providing additional assistance to lawyers and other co-workers as required