Litigation Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Edmonton, Alberta
•Legal
•Permanent
•11/12/2025
•282960
We’re pleased to partner with a respected downtown law firm to recruit an experienced senior Litigation Legal Assistant. This is an excellent opportunity for a self-starter with strong civil litigation experience who enjoys working independently and taking ownership of their files. The firm offers paid parking and a full week off during Christmas.
In this role, you’ll support a Partner by managing and organizing Civil Litigation files, taking on responsibilities that extend beyond traditional administrative duties and into paralegal-level work. It’s a great fit for someone confident, proactive, and highly organized, who thrives in a collaborative yet independent environment.
Key Responsibilities
At Aplin — together with our brands CompuStaff and Impact Recruitment — we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers.
In this role, you’ll support a Partner by managing and organizing Civil Litigation files, taking on responsibilities that extend beyond traditional administrative duties and into paralegal-level work. It’s a great fit for someone confident, proactive, and highly organized, who thrives in a collaborative yet independent environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a variety of files, primarily in Civil Litigation, support occasional litigation files in Commercial, Real Estate, Aboriginal Law, and limited Criminal matters.
- Prepare, draft, and manage court documents and correspondence.
- Organize and maintain client files and deadlines.
- Liaise professionally with clients, courts, and other parties.
- Provide reliable and professional support to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
- A Legal Assistant with strong litigation experience.
- A mature, dependable professional seeking a long-term role.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple files.
- A team player with excellent organizational skills and a friendly, professional demeanor.
- Must work fully in-office (remote work not available).
- Competitive salary with 3 or 4 weeks’ vacation
- Office closure for one week at Christmas.
- Benefits after 3 months (can be expedited), including medical/dental coverage and RRSP option.
- Parking provided or covered.
- Standard hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. or 8:30-4:30 (~37.5 hrs/week) with little to no overtime.
At Aplin — together with our brands CompuStaff and Impact Recruitment — we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers.
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