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Aplin is pleased to assist a respected, long-standing Edmonton law firm in hiring a full-time Litigation Legal Assistant to support two busy lawyers. This role involves a wide range of legal and administrative responsibilities, including preparing legal documents and correspondence, managing inquiries, and providing exceptional support in a fast-paced environment.
The ideal candidate will have solid General Litigation experience and a strong understanding of litigation processes. Experience with ProLaw is an asset.
Benefits & Perks:
- Excellent benefits – Firm pays Health and Dental up to 80%, and can start right away
- Health spending account,
- RRSP matching (after 1 year)
- Free gym in the building
- Salary ranges depending on experience (60k-$90k)
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a busy litigation practice with tight deadlines and shifting priorities
- Draft outlines of court documents and pleadings for lawyer review
- Prepare correspondence and client communications
- Open and prepare new files
- Conduct searches (Land Titles, Corporate, PPR)
- Support general litigation tasks, including filing records, serving documents, and scheduling court dates
- Assist with pre-trial and trial preparation, including maintaining trial binders and tracking limitations
- Organize and maintain a comprehensive diary system with the supervising lawyer
- Communicate frequently with clients and external parties
- Prepare accounts and perform general administrative tasks, including dictation and file management
Requirements
- Legal Assistant experience, including a minimum of 2 years in litigation
- Strong knowledge of Court of Justice and King’s Bench processes
- Understanding of legal concepts, principles, and terminology
- Ability to anticipate litigation steps and apply critical thinking
- Excellent communication and professionalism
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to balance competing priorities
- Exceptional records management
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with the team
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.