Litigation Legal Assistant

2 weeks ago


Edmonton, Canada SB LLP Full time

Founded in Edmonton in 2010, SB LLP is dedicated to understanding our clients’ individual legal needs and to providing personalized, innovative solutions. We are also committed to fostering a positive, collaborative work environment where all members of the SB LLP Team can learn, grow and succeed professionally.

Position Overview:

- Conduct court searches
- Compose routine memos, correspondence, demand letters
- Prepare and maintain trial books, briefs, factums, disclosures, pleadings, transcripts, exhibits, affidavits, undertakings, collate materials and provide copies of case law documents
- Prepare and register builders’ liens, caveats, conduct land title searches and register documents with Land Titles
- Arrange client appointments, schedule meetings, arbitration hearings and mediations; meeting room rentals and guest room bookings, follow-up on client billing and account balance matters
- Manage incoming workflow from a team of lawyers
- Calendar management including coordinating and scheduling meetings
- Preparation of accounts
- Various tasks as required

**Requirements**:

- Previous General Litigation experience
- Post-secondary education from a recognized Legal Assistant/Paralegal program
- Highly reliable and possesses professional demeanor
- Understanding of basic accounting principles
- Intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Office programs
- Ability to learn and use several different software
- Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Exhibit attention to detail and is committed to producing accurate and high-quality work
- Ability to organize, prioritize work and meet deadlines with a high degree of personal initiative
- Must be able to handle confidential information in an ethical and professional manner
- Ability to work efficiently as a part of a team as well as independently
- Strong client service and relationship building skills
- Readily adapt to changing priorities and effectively work in a changing and high-volume work environment
- Possess problem solving skills with a proactive mindset
- Ability to collaborate within a team as well as achieve results individually
- Successful completion of a legal assistant/paralegal program
- 5 or more years’ experience with civil litigation, arbitration and mediation matters
- High proficiency working with MS Office 365 Suite, Adobe Pro, EsiLaw, and other resources commonly used by the legal profession
- Ability to organize and prioritize work, handle multiple assignments and work in a fast-paced, high volume, deadline driven environment
- Keen attention to detail and committed to producing accurate and high-quality work
- Ability to work well with clients experiencing sensitive/difficult circumstances and handle confidential information in an ethical and professional manner
- Highly reliable, able to work independently and be a team player

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- Legal Assistant: 5 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person



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