Litigation Legal Assistant

If you are an experience Litigation Legal Assistant, Aplin has the right opportunity for you!

We are hiring for our award-winning client, to join their Edmonton office and work for a busy Partner. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of litigation experience with the ability to manage a heavy workload. In return, you will receive top benefits, a competitive salary, a firm committed to community involvement, access to leading edge technology and a gym!

Responsibilities:

• Opening files, conflict searches, due diligence searches, posting time, preparing accounts, diarization of files, closing files, receipting payments, filing (electronic/paper), and email management
• Document preparation (from dictation or precedents) and management, drafting and filing court documents (in both the Provincial Court and Court of Queen’s Bench)
• Routine correspondence, communication by email/phone to various stakeholders; regular contact with clients, and other parties
• Organize trial binders, evidence binders, preparation of production records and other related tasks
• Monitor and tracking all matters, ensuring they move forward and meet all court and internal deadlines

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of litigation experience
• Understands the processes involved in litigation files within Alberta as well as the ability to manage prepare and manage files and processes to timely completion
• Knowledge of the Alberta Rules of Court
• Knowledge or experience with litigation management software are assets
• Excellent verbal communications skills, ability to communicate in a professional manner
• Excellent written Communication skills
• extensive knowledge and skill related to Microsoft Office; ability to use the internet and cloud-based client programs; fast and accurate typist; knowledge of accounting programs such as Elite (3E), NetDocuments, are assets
• Able to work with minimal supervision, able to prioritize well under occasional periods of pressure and short deadlines
• Team player with a positive attitude

David Aplin & Associates Inc., operating as Aplin, and its associated brands, CompuStaff and Impact Recruitment, is an award-winning employment agency connecting diverse, top-tier talent with exceptional organizations across North America. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and charge no fees to apply or engage with our recruiters. Our clients partner with us to help expand and diversify their teams. Please note that all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any necessary work permits.