Legal Assistant

4 days ago

Calgary AB TP M, Canada McKay Ferg LLP Full time

Job Summary

We are a criminal litigation boutique handling criminal and regulatory defence and appeals. The firm represents clients nationwide and maintains offices in Calgary, AB, and Regina, SK.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Legal Assistant to support our legal team in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will be team and service-oriented and possess strong administrative skills.

Duties

  • Handle administrative tasks including answering phones with professional phone etiquette, scheduling appointments, and managing calendars
  • Manage and organize files through effective filing systems, both physical and electronic (including requesting, tracking and organizing disclosure)
  • Perform data entry tasks accurately to maintain up-to-date client files and records
  • Support file management by coordinating deadlines, scheduling meetings, tracking case progress and reporting to clients
  • Correspondence drafting and review
  • Other office management tasks as directed.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in administrative or clerical roles within a legal environment is preferred
  • Related education (such as a Legal Assistant Diploma or Certificate) is preferred
  • Familiarity with accounting and billing
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently
  • Excellent proofreading and writing skills to produce accurate documents and records
  • Experience and proficiency with Microsoft products (including Word), Adobe and familiarity with Clio
  • Experience with project management, data entry, filing, and general clerical tasks
  • Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills to ensure accuracy in all work performed
  • Effective communication skills with professional phone etiquette for interacting with clients, lawyers, the courts and others
  • Ability to handle sensitive information discreetly and maintain confidentiality at all times

Please submit a resume and cover letter with your application.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $42,161.26-$73,762.97 per year

Work Location: In person

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