Unified LLP Calgary is growing again!
We are a collegial and collaborative law firm practicing in the area of Family Law.
Our office is looking to hire a Legal Assistant to join our growing team.

Summary of Responsibilities include:

• With direction, complete administrative tasks
• Draft, review and proofread correspondence, documents and forms ensuring accuracy and completeness before sending out or filing
• Organize, open and manage client files
• Order requisite records
• Ensure time-sensitive documents are managed effectively
• Be familiar with the filing requirements for Alberta Courts and its Rules
• Maintain tickler systems to monitor key dates for task management
• Schedule meetings and co-ordinate appointments as required
• General administrative duties including scanning, faxing, and binding
• Posting of expenses (matter and non-matter) and paying invoices
• Other duties as assigned by the lawyer

Core Skills & Requirements:

• REQUIRED: Experience and/or strong familiarity with the Alberta Rules of Court
• REQUIRED: Minimum of 1-year experience as a legal assistant in litigation
• ASSET: experience as a legal assistant in family law (Alberta)
• ASSET: experience with Clio
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams) and Adobe Acrobat or Foxit
• Possess well-developed organizational and time management skills in order to manage multiple priorities with ease in order to meet tight deadlines
• Strong communication skills help you to build relationships and provide excellent client service
• As a confident self-starter, you work well both independently, and in a team environment
• Operate with a high degree of accuracy and strong attention to detail
• Show good judgment and respond well to constructive feedback

Salary: competitive with industry standards and will depend on factors, including level of relevant experience and fit with our firm.
Benefits: The position also includes group benefits.
This is an In-Person role.
We will only consider those with the required experience.
Please address your resume and/or cover letter to Christopher Kim. All documents received will be held in strict confidence.
Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Clio: 1 year (preferred)
• Alberta Rules of Court: 1 year (required)
• legal assistant in Alberta: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Extended health care

Experience:

• As a legal assistant in Alberta: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In perso

• With direction, complete administrative tasks
• Draft, review and proofread correspondence, documents and forms ensuring accuracy and completeness before sending out or filing
• Organize, open and manage client files
• Order requisite records
• Ensure time-sensitive documents are managed effectively
• Be familiar with the filing requirements for Alberta Courts and its Rules
• Maintain tickler systems to monitor key dates for task management
• Schedule meetings and co-ordinate appointments as required
• General administrative duties including scanning, faxing, and binding
• Posting of expenses (matter and non-matter) and paying invoices
• Other duties as assigned by the lawye