Legal Assistant

3 weeks ago


Edmonton, Canada Bishop & McKenzie LLP Full time

Key Functions:

- Responsible for managing a portfolio of unsecured collections files
- Communicating directly with clients in a professional manner
- Preparation of pleadings
- Drafting various types of correspondence.
- Conducting various types of searches
- Registering encumbrances at Land Titles and PPR
- Determining payment plans with debtors
- Calculating balances and administering payments
- Preparing and sending weekly billings

**Requirements**:

- Legal Assistant certificate/diploma or equivalent experience
- 1 - 5 years in a legal assistant capacity
- Experience in a litigation or collections legal assistant capacity an asset
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment within deadlines
- Strong computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically, Outlook, Word and Excel, as well as document management systems
- Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work as a team player
- Detailed records maintenance skills
- Strong customer service orientated
- Experience in using Prolaw and/or Techcom systems would be an asset

Our firm is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values, respects, and supports different lived experiences and perspectives.

We offer a full benefit package, holiday entitlement in the first year, and an employer contributed RRSP.

**Salary**: $40,000.00-$60,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

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

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Bishop & McKenzie has stringent In-Office COVID-19 protocols (including mandatory vaccinations) in place to ensure all employees and their families stay safe and well.

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Edmonton, AB T5J 1V3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- office: 1 year (preferred)
- legal assistant: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-09-15



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