Legal Assistant

5 days ago


Edmonton, Canada Snyder and Associates LLP Full time

Job description:
Legal Assistant Job Responsibilities:
Enhances Lawyer effectiveness by developing case information, evidence, and settlement options; tracking cases; supporting attorney's trial proceedings.

Legal Assistant Job Duties:

- Keeps cases organized by establishing and organizing files; monitoring calendars; meeting deadlines; documenting actions; inputting information into file database and case management software; confirming case status with attorney.
- Helps develop cases by maintaining contact with people involved in the case; scheduling depositions; preparing and forwarding summonses and subpoenas; drafting complaints; preparing and filing discovery requests; preparing responses to opposing counsel; generating status reports.
- Keeps clients informed by maintaining contact; communicating case progress.
- Maintains case costs by verifying outstanding balances with attorney, clients, and providers.
- Supports case preparation by preparing case summaries and materials for mediation conferences; preparing pleadings; monitoring and obtaining discovery responses; organizing materials for team case review.
- Enhances trial proceedings by organizing evidence; preparing exhibits; scheduling witnesses; ensuring that witnesses are ready when needed; taking courtroom notes.
- Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications.
- Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
- Understanding of legal terminology
- Performing legal research
Legal Assistant Skills and Qualifications:

- Reporting Skills
- Research Skills
- Legal Administration Skills
- Litigation
- Client Relationships
- Organization
- Planning
- Attention to Detail
- Confidentiality
- Dependability
- Client Confidentiality
- Ability to work independently and take direction
- Experience with Acumin software is an asset

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

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site gym
- Vision care
Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
Following Alberta Health Services guidelines

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Edmonton, AB T5J 3S4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)
**Experience**:

- legal assistant: 3 years (preferred)



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