Our client is one of the premier international law firms. Their Edmonton office is currently seeking a dynamic professional Legal Assistant to join their growing Litigation & Dispute Resolution team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is looking to work within a great group of legal assistants and lawyers, where teamwork comes first and where the work is challenging and interesting!

The position requires an outgoing, confident and reliable individual to manage multiple tasks and changing priorities. The successful applicant will offer a blend of skills and experience providing commercial litigation and practice support within a team where collegiality and collaboration are key. If you are a self-starter, who has a solid litigation background and excel at being proactive, then we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Managing and scheduling appointments, coordinating meetings, travel and calendar management
• Opening and organizing client files
• Preparing expense reports, confidential correspondence, spreadsheets, etc.
• Preparing legal documents such as pleadings, correspondence, applications, etc.
• Setting court dates and discoveries and communicating with registries
• Maintaining an efficient file management and bring forward system in accordance with the firm’s standards and policy
• Entering and maintaining on a timely basis lawyer’s dockets and managing monthly bill cycles
• Dealing with and responding to client inquiries and conducting follow up as required
• Preparing forms such as cheque requisitions, wire transfers, trust deposits, and expense reports
• Updating and maintaining client/matter lists
• Administrative tasks including scanning, photocopying, file management, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• At least 5 years’ experience working as a Legal Administrative Assistant in Commercial / Civil Litigation. Experience in Health Law would be considered an asset
• Familiarity with the Rules of Court and related forms and practice directions
• Experience with rules of procedure in provincial and/or federal administrative tribunals would be an asset
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Strong technical skills including knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, BC Online and CSO
• Professional client and telephone manner and a proven track record of working with confidential information
• Able to work independently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Strong grammatical skills, including punctuation and proofreading, attention to detail and accuracy are a must.
• Demonstrated commitment to privacy and ethical conduct.

Our client offers:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Flex and vacation days
• RRSP matching program after completing probation
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Short and long term disability insurance
• Flexibility of hybrid work schedule

If you are a qualified candidate, please send your resume in!

At Urban Legal Recruitment we guarantee discretion and confidentiality. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Experience:

• legal assistant: 3 years (required)

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