Legal Assistant

1 week ago

Lethbridge AB TJ C, Canada 53b6e2e9-588d-49ec-8547-f1dd52a6ce1b Full time $50,000 - $65,000 per year

Legal Assistant – Civil Litigation

Location: Lethbridge, Alberta

Position Type: Full-time, Permanent

Practice Area: Civil Litigation/Personal Injury

Huckvale LLP is seeking an experienced and highly organized Legal Assistant experienced in civil litigation to join our dynamic team in Lethbridge. We are looking for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and committed to providing exceptional support to our lawyers and clients.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare, draft, and/or revise litigation documents and correspondence
  • Type, proofread and format documents dictated by legal counsel
  • Manage and organize electronic and physical files, including opening, closing, and maintaining files
  • Review, organize and gather records (physical and electronic), including through compiling affidavits of records
  • Schedule court dates, discoveries, mediations, client meetings, and manage busy calendars for an assigned lawyer or lawyers
  • Track and diarize limitation dates, filing deadlines, and procedural timelines
  • File court documents (including e-filing where applicable) and arrange for service through process servers
  • Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and other parties
  • Assist with billing, time entry, and monthly reporting
  • Provide general administrative and legal assistant support as needed

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience as a legal assistant, preferably with civil litigation experience (experience in personal injury, estate litigation, employment litigation and/or corporate litigation would all be an asset)
  • Legal Assistant diploma/certificate or equivalent on the job workplace experience
  • Strong understanding of the Alberta Rules of Court and litigation procedures and practices
  • Proficiency with using Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)
  • Experience with Soluno accounting is an asset but is not required
  • Excellent attention to detail, including with respect to grammar and proofreading
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to effectively organize and maintain large ongoing files
  • Professional and effective communication skills
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
  • Commitment to confidentiality and professional integrity

Why Join Huckvale LLP?

  • Competitive compensation and benefits package
  • Supportive and collegial workplace environment
  • Opportunities for professional development and long-term growth
  • Exposure to a wide variety of interesting litigation files and meaningful client work

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Dental care
  • Disability insurance
  • Extended health care
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • RRSP match

Experience:

  • Legal Assistant: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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