Legal Administrative Assistant

1 week ago

Edmonton, Canada DLA Piper (Canada) LLP Full time

**Legal Administrative Assistant - Litigation**

DLA Piper is a global law firm with lawyers located in more than 40 countries throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific, positioning us to help companies with their legal needs around the world. Our mission is to be the leading global business law firm. DLA Piper (Canada) LLP is one of Canada’s leading law firms with a team of innovative, proactive and dedicated lawyers, administrative and support staff who serve our clients in Canada and around the world. We offer competitive salaries and benefits including a generous, top-rated employee pension plan.

If you are talented in providing unprecedented service, are enthusiastic, and a team player - we are looking for you. We are currently looking for a **Legal Administrative Assistant** with a background in litigation and the willingness to support other areas of law to join our **Edmonton** office. If this sounds like you, we invite you to review the job description.

**_Duties & Responsibilities_**
- Daily correspondence, document preparation, dicta-typing, drafting and filing court documents;
- File preparation and management;
- Book court dates, discoveries and communicate with registries
- Organize, assemble and draft chambers records, books of authorities, court pleadings and prepare agreements as required;
- Conduct searches and carry out investigations through internet and other means;
- Liaise with legal assistants, paralegals, other lawyers and clients on file progress;
- Entering timesheets and coordinating the billing cycle;
- General administrative duties such as, but not limited to: reception coverage, entering timesheets and coordinating the billing cycle;
- Other duties as required.

**_Knowledge, Qualities & Experience Required_**
- Minimum two years’ experience in Litigation; experience in other areas of law is considered an asset;
- Knowledge and familiarity with the Rules of Court (Alberta);
- Understanding and familiarity with various litigation legal precedents and procedures;
- Formal Legal Assistant education and training an asset;
- Capable of interpreting instructions and preparing required documentation;
- Accurate and detail-oriented, and possesses sound judgement and initiative;
- Excellent organizational and time management abilities required to prioritize a high volume of tasks or competing priorities;
- Dedicated to providing service beyond expectation;
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
- Proven problem-solving skills with the ability to visualize and deliver creative solutions;
- Ability to manage multiple internal clients and be adaptable to the needs of each; and
- Ability to maintain highest levels of discretion and confidentiality.

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

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