Jr Litigation Legal Assistant

Aplin has teamed up with this award-winning law firm in Edmonton to hire a junior Litigation Legal Assistant. They require at least one year of litigation experience to provide legal support to a lawyer and assist where needed.

They offer top benefits, a competitive salary, access to cutting-edge technology, and an on-site gym. They seek a highly motivated, customer service-oriented candidate who thrives in a team-oriented, detail-focused environment. If you fit this description, this role could be a great opportunity for you.

Responsibilities:

• Daily correspondence, liaise with legal assistants, paralegals, lawyers, and clients on file progress
• Document preparation and management, drafting and filing court documents and other documents
• Calendar management including coordinating and scheduling meetings
• Conduct searches and carry out investigation through the internet and other means
• Manage incoming workflow
• Time entry and preparing accounts
• Other duties as required

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Legal Assistant (Paralegal/Law Clerk) program preferred  
• Ideally 1+ year of litigation experience
• An understanding of litigation proceedings
• Good computer skills with experience in MS Outlook, Excel, and Word
• Strong attention to detail, oral and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure, and meet deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact confidently with paralegals, lawyers, and clients
• Respond to everyday tasks with little supervision

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