LAA-26-58- Legal Assistant- 24 Month-Temp

Job Description
Posted Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 8:00 AM Legal Aid Alberta is seeking to fill a full-time, 24 month Legal Assistant position in our Edmonton office. This position will appeal to someone who takes initiative, is client focused, and is committed to delivering high-quality results. Who We Are As a publicly funded, non-profit organization, Legal Aid Alberta provides affordable legal services in family law,domestic violence, child welfare, immigration, and youth and adult criminal defense. We are Alberta-wide, with 300 staff and 1,200 private practice lawyers helping people overcome their legal challenges in more than 75 communities across the province. Who You Are Working at Legal Aid Alberta means you care about people and empathize with their situation. You have excellent communication skills especially in tough situations. You’re computer-savvy and more organized than anyone you know. Fast-paced work environments give you a rush and you’re always up for a challenge. You love learning new things, solving problems, and can adapt to change quickly. You care deeply about the success of our team and our organization.

Job Description
Reporting to the Office Manager, some of the

key responsibilities
include:
- Preparingandmanaginga large volume of internal and external legal documents, correspondence, and materials in hard copy and electronic formats.
- Gathering, analyzing, andorganizinginformation from clients, opposing counsel, and other third parties for active files or court docket lists, including legal, financial, andrelateddocuments.
- Maintainingfiles in databases and hard copy.
- Managingcalendars,bookingappointments,schedulingcourt dates,completingfilediarization, andpreparingsupporting materials.
- Filingdocuments with the court andcoordinating the deliveryof documentsbetweenLegal Aid Alberta offices and the courthouse.
- Maintainingtracking documents for work completed on legal files and recording file statistics.
- Commission documents asrequired.
- Preparingdraft invoices and statements of account.
- Providingcoverage for co-workers during vacations and other leaves.
- Participatingin meetings asrequired.
- Performingother duties as directed by management. Education and Experience
- Legal Assistant Diploma or Certificate isrequired.
- A minimum of twoyearsrelated legal assistant experience is an asset, particularly in criminal law, family law, administrative law, tribunal processes. Knowledge and Skills
- Knowledge of legal support processes.
- Knowledgeofor experiencewithcriminal law, family law, administrative law,andtribunal processeswill be considered an asset.
- Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook,and Legal Files.
- Experience using various office equipment, including printers, copiers, and fax machines.
- Demonstrated time management skills and the ability to manage conflicting priorities and deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- A demonstratedcommitment to continuous improvement. Annual Salary Range: $54,378 to $77,910

What We Offer
Perks of working with us
- Competitive wage
- Health anddentalbenefits
- Health and wellness accounts
- Employee assistance program
- Hybrid work opportunities Requirements Successful candidate will be required to provide an acceptable criminal record check and social media screening.