Legal Assistant – Litigation

3 weeks ago

Edmonton Alberta, Edmonton region, Canada KPM Staffing Inc. Full time

Opportunity:

On behalf of our client a large law firm located downtown, we are recruiting for a legal assistant with experience in a variety of litigation matters. The ideal candidate will have three years experience minimum, a fast & accurate typing speed, is well organized, takes initiative and wants to continue to learn and grow in their area of expertise.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct court searches;
  • Transcribe dictation;
  • Draft correspondence and court documents;
  • Pre-trial and trial preparation including maintenance of all trial binders and limitations;
  • Prepare a variety of litigation legal documents including briefs and factums;
  • Schedule various applications and questionings;
  • Manage workflow for lawyers
  • Coordinate and schedule meetings and maintain calendars
  • Preparation of accounts and time entry
  • General administrative tasks including opening and closing files, photocopying and scanning, preparing binders, and file management
  • Respond to daily inquiries from lawyers, legal assistants, and clients


Qualifications

  • Be able to multi-task and prioritize
  • Must have strong skills in MS Excel, Word, Outlook
  • Has excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • High professionalism and the ability to respect confidentiality
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Strong understanding of legal procedures, scheduling, limitations and deadlines
  • Internal and external customer service skills
  • Self-starter who takes initiative
  • Reliable and accountable
  • Strong knowledge of legal software
  • Must be able to work independently as well as within a team environment


This is an immediate opportunity with a competitive compensation package.

Please respond in confidence.


Thank you in advance to all applicants.

Referrals are very welcome and rewarded $$$ upon placement.


KPM Staffing Inc. Our team specializes in connecting invested, talented individuals with reputable Alberta organizations the first time around.

With decades of experience behind us, our team takes a holistic approach when it comes to understanding the level of caliber companies seek in their workforce. We are also passionate about assisting candidates during various points in their careers, whether you’re an eager graduate or a seasoned professional looking to make a transition. We leverage the most comprehensive recruiting processes to create on-target matches for both our clients and candidates.

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