Legal Assistant

4 weeks ago


Edmonton, Canada Bishop & McKenzie LLP Full time

Key Functions:

- Capable of handling busy practice with tight timelines and priorities;
- Drafting outlines of court documents and pleadings for lawyer review;
- Drafting correspondence and records to clients;
- Open and prepare new files for lawyers;
- Perform a variety of searches (Land Titles, Corporate, PPR) for files;
- Assist with general practice including filing records, service of documents, and scheduling Court dates;
- Assist in pre-trial and trial preparation including maintenance of all trial binders and limitations;
- Organize and maintain a diary system with lawyer for client files;
- Frequent contact with clients and other parties; and
- Drafting and preparing of accounts; and general administrative tasks including dictation, office, and file management.

**Requirements**:

- 2-5 Years Legal Assistant Experience (minimum 2 years’ litigation experience)
- Strong knowledge of Court of Justice and King’s Bench Litigation process;
- Knowledge of basic legal concepts, principles, and terminology;
- Excellent communication skills appropriate for professional environment;
- Ability to balance and prioritize competing demands and timelines;
- Meticulous records management skills;
- Ability to work independently and be self-driven; and
- Ability to support other team members and work collaboratively.

To thrive in this challenging role, you will embrace variety and have excellent communication, organization, problem solving and interpersonal skills for a professional environment.

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.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $50,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

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

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- litigation legal assistant: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-08-15


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