Junior Legal Assistant

1 day ago

Calgary, Canada Sawers Barristers & Solicitors Full time

Sawers Barristers & Solicitors ("Calgary Employment Lawyers") is looking for a **Junior Legal Assistant** to join our team This role offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced litigation lawyers, starting with foundational responsibilities and expanding into more advanced duties over time. **About Our Firm - Why Join Our Team** We are a highly focused litigation firm representing employees for over 26 years and have developed a reputation for our legal knowledge, our insight and strategies, and most importantly for our tenacity and courtroom skill. Joining our team means: - A workplace that values initiative - if you’re curious, you’ll never be bored - Close mentorship from experienced litigation lawyers - Opportunity for growth from day one - your role and skills expand as you do - Exposure to complex, high-stakes cases in a small-team environment **Initial Responsibilities** - Serve as the first point of contact for clients, managing incoming calls with professionalism and discretion. - Perform general administrative tasks, including scheduling, calendar management, filing, scanning, and document organization. - Assist with basic correspondence and maintain organized case files. **Opportunities for Growth** As skills and experience develop, responsibilities will expand to include: - Assist in drafting, preparing and filing various litigation documentations such as, pleadings, affidavits, and notices - Communicate professionally with clients and various court and tribunal offices and opposing counsel(s) - Independently manage timelines and procedural steps on files - Maintain the bring-forward system - Manage administrative details including accounting, opening and closing files, docketing, billing, court scheduling, booking meetings **Qualifications and Skills** - Minimum of **one year recent CIVIL litigation experience**: - Successful completion of a legal assistant diploma course - Knowledge of the Alberta Rules of Court - Strong technical skills using MS Office - Organized and meticulous with follow-ups - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Ability to take initiative **Benefits** - Available after applicable eligibility period. **Compensation** - Competitive entry-level hourly rate, with increases as skills and responsibilities grow. **Work Schedule** - 8-hour shift - Monday to Friday - No weekends - Work Location: In person **Application Instructions** Please submit your resume along with a brief cover letter. Thank you. **Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent **Benefits**: - Dental care - Extended health care - Life insurance Work Location: In person

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