Legal Assistant

2 days ago

Calgary AB TP Z, Canada Sawers McFarlane - Barristers & Solicitors Full time

LEGAL ASSISTANT

Sawers Barristers & Solicitors ("Calgary Employment Lawyers") is looking for a Legal Assistant to join our team We are looking for someone with a minimum of three years recent experience in CIVIL litigation. The right candidate will be energetic with a strong work ethic and will be dedicated to providing outstanding service to our clients. 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 28 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

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Independently manage the daily operations of busy associates
  • Provide assistance 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)
  • 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 Three years 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.

  • Dental care
  • Extended health care
  • Life insurance

Compensation

  • Competitive remuneration, with increases as skills and responsibilities grow.

Application Instructions

Please submit your resume along with a brief cover letter to Laura at

We thank all applicants for their interest in Sawers Barristers & Solicitors; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. We regret that we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about application status.

Thank you.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

  • Dental care
  • Extended health care
  • Life insurance

Work Location: In person

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