Litigation Legal Assistant - Calgary Position: Legal Assistant Closing Date: Closes February 3, 2025 Location: Calgary
The Litigation Legal Assistant position provides administrative and clerical support for lawyers in the advocacy group of the Calgary office. Our ideal candidate is self-motivated and highly organized, has superior computer proofreading and time management skills, excellent interpersonal and communication skills and is able to work independently, follow instructions with minimal supervision and thrive in a fast-paced, professional team environment.
Responsibilities include:
- Transcribing digital dictation, creating documents from standard forms or handwritten notes and editing various legal documents
- Preparing court materials such as application records, books of authorities, appeal records and appeal books
- Maintaining lawyers' calendars and contacts, scheduling client appointments as directed and arranging travel schedules as necessary
- Organizing and prioritizing numerous tasks and completing them under time constraints
- Performing client conflict checks, opening new client matters and maintaining established files
- Preparing client billings, responding to billing inquiries and co-ordinating with clients for billing preferences
- Maintaining an efficient manual and electronic file system
Qualifications include:
- Graduate of a recognized legal assistant program (equivalencies will be considered)
- Minimum five years of experience in an active litigation practice
- Advanced computer skills including Word, Excel, Outlook and document management software
- Familiarity with insolvency matters would be an asset
- Experience working on Federal Court Filings would be an asset
- Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
- A client-focused approach and commitment to providing exceptional service to internal and external clients
We offer:
- A competitive salary
- Comprehensive coverage for health and wellness benefits
- Access to group savings plans and investment options
Our Diversity Statement
MLT Aikins is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building an inclusive and diverse work environment. Our principles of diversity, equity and inclusion create a space for everyone to collaborate, allowing us to deliver excellent and increasingly innovative legal service to our clients. We encourage individuals of a diverse group to apply to our job postings.
If this sounds like you, please submit your resumé and cover letter using the form below. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.