Legal Assistant, Litigation

1 week ago

Calgary, Canada iR Corp. Full time

**Legal Assistant, Litigation**

**iR Corp. is a boutique recruitment provider, specialized in Talent Resourcing Management solutions. We align multi-disciplinary talent with prestigious companies across diverse industries.**

Our valued national law firm client is seeking a Legal Assistant for a full-time position, supporting their Litigation practice group.

**Essential Functions + Responsibilities**:

- Assisting other legal assistants and paralegals in the Litigation department with various administrative tasks and providing backup coverage in the absence of other assistants
- Preparing and maintaining a bring-forward system, as well as providing appropriate reminders
- Under legal professional supervision, preparing legal documents and correspondence according to precedents and/or instructions (drafting letters, revising draft documents, and preparing document comparisons)
- Transcribing digital dictation
- Entering time dockets
- Liaising with Billing Coordinators for the monthly production of accounts
- Ensuring all physical and electronic filing is organized and up to date on a regular basis
- Delegating tasks to, and coordinating with, other administrative departments
- Other duties, as assigned by lawyers, practice group leaders or management

**Qualifications + Competencies**:

- Completion of an accredited post-secondary Legal Assistant Diploma. A combination of equivalent legal assistant experience and/or education may be considered
- A minimum of three (3) to ten (10) years’ experience as a legal assistant is required, preferably with experience in a large firm environment
- A minimum of three (3) years experience working in Litigation is essential for success
- Experience and a strong understanding of the commercial courts process, as well as the higher levels of court (Federal, Court of Appeal), are considered an asset
- In-depth understanding of business and legal terminology
- Solid computer and typing skills; proficiency in MS Office 365, Excel, Power Point, iManage DMS, Adobe Pro, etc.

For immediate consideration, please submit your resume to the posting in confidence.

**Engage in the market with a strategic representation advantage, to alleviate the tensions that can emerge when changing roles or securing new employment. Navigate each stage of the recruitment lifecycle with the confidence of having an ambassador advocating for you, your objectives, and in your best interest throughout the recruitment experience and beyond placement. We celebrate your wins as if they’re our own, because they are**

**EQUITY**

Pay: $50,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

- Bonus pay
- Overtime pay

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Wellness program
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

**Experience**:

- litigation: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person

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