Full-time Family Law Legal Assistant

1 month ago

Red Deer, Canada Kensian & Associates Full time

Kensian & Associates is looking for an experienced family law Legal Assistant / Paralegal to join our tight-knit team in Red Deer.

Kensian & Associates isn’t just a law firm. It is a group of like-minded, passionate professionals dedicated to helping our clients find effective solutions to their legal matters. At Kensian & Associates, we respect our clients, but we love our staff. We rely on our Legal Assistants to provide high-quality client service and understand their value.

As a Legal Assistant, you play a direct role in our firm. You will be responsible for the day-to-day operations on each file and ensure that the lawyer is up-to-date on all files, at all times.

At Kensian & Associates, employee satisfaction is important to us, so we work hard to ensure our people are motivated, engaged and empowered. We believe in recognizing our team in meaningful ways for a job well done.

Our work environment includes:

- Competitive Salary
- Flexible Work Arrangements or Compressed Work Week, if desired
- Growth Opportunities and Training
- Benefits, including Dental, Vision and Extended Health Care
- Performance driven bonuses
- Modern Office Setting
- Paid time off
- 3+ years experience in Civil or Family Law as a legal assistant (required)
- Completed a recognized post-secondary Legal Assistant or Paralegal program
- Experience with Real Estate, Corporate and/or Immigration Law is an asset, but not required
- Strong computer skills with Microsoft 365, Adobe Acrobat and general office procedures
- Proficiency in English writing
- Attention to detail
- Committed to producing accurate, high-quality work
- Organized and able to prioritize your work with a proven ability to exercise a high initiative while projecting a tactful and diplomatic approach at all times
- Strong communication skills
- Able to multi-task and meet tight deadlines
- Familiarity with law, legal procedures and protocols, and the court system
- Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment
- Have a good sense of humor when times get trying and love helping to build a team environment

**Duties will include**:

- Managing files from open to close
- Drafting documents
- Managing incoming inquiries from current and prospective clients.
- Making client appointments and managing calendars
- Booking court dates and maintaining a client court diary for deadlines and appearances
- Liaising with court staff and other law offices
- Other legal duties as required.

The position includes benefits after 3 months and pays a starting salary competitive with firms of similar size and practice type in the area. Salary commensurate with experience.

We look forward to meeting you

**Salary**: negotiable based on experience

Schedule:
Monday to Friday (Compressed Work Week Negotiable)

No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:
Red Deer, AB T4N 6L5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:
legal assistant: 3+ years (required)

Work Location: In person

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

**Salary**: $35,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Red Deer, AB T4N 6L5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

**Education**:

- Secondary School (required)

**Experience**:

- legal assistant: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person

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