legal assistant Calgary
Job description
Employment Opportunity: Legal Assistant (Junior)
We are seeking to add a junior legal assistant who will be a core member of our growing legal services team on a full-time basis.
Essential Functions:
· Transcribing dictation via Olympus transcription software
· Assisting lawyers with court filings
· Managing court filing deadlines and coordination of hearing dates
· Developing and maintaining filing systems
· Opening and organizing client files including managing limitation periods
· Administrative duties as required such as managing calendars, coordinating meetings and making travel arrangements
· Maintaining up to date contact information for clients and vendors
· Consistently uphold strict standards of confidentiality
· Provide reception and secretarial support
· Assist in preparation of exhibit binders for depositions, hearings and trials
· Manage the case calendar and keep an eye on deadlines
· Prepare various documents and correspondence
· Plan and execute service of documents and correspondence on parties
· Assist lawyers with client intake
· File hard copies of documents as well as maintain the electronic document system
· Maintain exceptional client service standards
Qualifications:
· We prefer candidates with a Legal Assistant Diploma from an accredited college but will consider candidates with suitable experience
· Minimum 1 years experience as a Legal Assistant required
· Experience in commercial litigation assistance an asset
· Strong administrative and organizational skills
· Self-starter with an ability to identify, take charge of and manage administrative tasks such as file and document management with minimal supervision
Software Knowledge (Essential to have, but we will train): Cosmolex practice management and accounting, Olympus transcription, Microsoft Office Suite core products (Teams, Word, Excel, Outlook), Worldox document management, Zoom.
Compensation: Negotiable; commensurate with experience.
Includes benefits: Life, LT disability, extended health care, vision, dental, and a health spending account (see package for particulars).
Firm Culture: We are a supportive firm that requires kindness and mutual support for our people. Continuous professional development is strongly encouraged, and we pay for it.
Apply with resume, references and details to [email protected]
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $45,000.00-$50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Calgary, AB T2P 4G8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Secondary School (preferred)
Experience:
- legal assistant: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
