legal assistant Lethbridge
Job description
Stringam LLP is recruiting for a Legal Assistant | Lethbridge, Alberta
Stringam LLP is one of Alberta's largest regional law firm providing premium, tailored legal advice with over 100 years of experience, and we are by no means stuck in the past. Our demand for excellence has shaped us into a focused and streamlined firm, committed to providing the very best legal services.
With offices located in Grande Prairie, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Beaverlodge, Brooks, Fort McMurray, Taber, Raymond, and Swift Current, our team has experience handling a variety of cases in all areas of law, from litigation, family and divorce to business, real estate, agriculture, and personal injury.
Are you interested in becoming the next member of this exceptional team? Our goal is to employ great people who are interested in contributing to the success of our business and the profession we serve. We hope you choose Stringam as your employer of choice towards a meaningful career in law.
The Opportunity:
We are looking for an exceptional individual to take charge of the challenging role of Legal Assistant in supporting a busy practice in Lethbridge, Alberta. The ideal candidate will have 2 to 3 years of experience. Additional experience in real estate and civil litigation would be an asset.
Responsibilities include:
- Draft, transcribe, prepare and organize general correspondence and documents for a variety of legal practice areas to ensure all documentation is accurate and complete.
- Organize and maintain files relating to legal and administration matters including indexing and tracking.
- Receive, sort and prioritize pleadings, and calendaring required actions and due dates to ensure timeliness of responses and actions.
- Research including an ability to identify relevant legal case law, articles and decisions including investigating and fact-finding.
- Assist lawyer(s) in preparation for hearings, depositions, document production and trial.
- Knowledge of and ability to use Microsoft Suite of products needed to type, format and edit presentations, correspondence and various other documents and reports as necessary.
Qualifications:
- Attention to detail including accuracy and consistent high quality of work.
- Advanced computer skills, strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and confidently.
- Ability to utilize critical thinking to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Ability to communicate clearly in both the written and verbal form.
- Professional demeanor including an ability to manage all incoming client inquiries, work well with colleagues, lawyers, external clients and outside service providers. Experience with clients involving high conflict situations is an asset.
- Knowledge of court filing procedures and filing deadlines.
- Knowledge and use of ProLaw is an asset.
Compensation & Hours:
Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. Regular full-time position with working hours of 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM subject to change from time to time. We provide a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, prescription drug, life insurance, critical illness, long term disability, vacation and sick time benefits.
To apply please send a cover letter and resume to the attention of Human Resources, while quoting the job title in the subject. All applications will be held in strict confidence. Stringam is an equal opportunity employer.
Stringam wishes to thank all applicants for their interest. However, please note that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: $18.00-$25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
- Only applicants in Lethbridge and area will be considered, are you located in the area?
Experience:
- legal assistant: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
