Are you passionate about helping people achieve their status in Canada? Do you enjoy working on a daily basis with a wide range of complex immigration matters? We are looking for a compassionate and detail-oriented Legal Office Assistant to work in our boutique law office located in downtown Edmonton, Alberta. Join our dedicated team of professionals, and grow your career in a supportive and dynamic legal environment.
The hours of work are Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm (35 hours per week) to maintain daily presence preferred at our downtown office.

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Minimum 2 year of experience in a law office or similar environment
• Completion of a related post-secondary degree or diploma program
• Highly developed written and oral communication skills in English
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Demonstrated experience in providing exceptional customer service, including working with clients from diverse backgrounds and handling inquiries with cultural sensitivity
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality
• Expert proficiency in Google Suite and Microsoft Word

Your role:

• Manage daily office administration, including receiving client calls, booking appointments, and ensuring timely response to inquiries
• Collaborate with lawyers and paralegals on complex immigration cases, handling the preparation of meeting minutes and completing forms
• Draft legal documents, including legal service agreements, letters, and indexes
• Provide administrative support to lawyers and paralegals, managing client files and documenting tasks completed within case management software
• Liaise with clients to confirm that necessary documents have been received and translated, including arranging with third party translators
• Coordinate matter billing and receiving payments

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site gym
• Paid time off
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Work Location: In perso

• Manage daily office administration, including receiving client calls, booking appointments, and ensuring timely response to inquiries
• Collaborate with lawyers and paralegals on complex immigration cases, handling the preparation of meeting minutes and completing forms
• Draft legal documents, including legal service agreements, letters, and indexes
• Provide administrative support to lawyers and paralegals, managing client files and documenting tasks completed within case management software
• Liaise with clients to confirm that necessary documents have been received and translated, including arranging with third party translators
• Coordinate matter billing and receiving payment