Litigation Legal Assistant

Aplin has partnered with a well-respected law firm in Lethbridge, Alberta, to recruit a Legal Assistant to assist a busy Lawyer. This firm is known for its positive, collegial culture—working hard while also valuing connection and camaraderie. They regularly plan social events that include employees and their families, creating a genuinely supportive workplace.

The lawyer you will support is approachable and easy-going, while maintaining high standards for the work. Accuracy and attention to detail are essential in this role. Trust is built through consistent, careful work, and once established, autonomy naturally follows. 

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strong administrative and litigation support, including organizing records, preparing and formatting court materials, assembling briefs, and maintaining well-organized files
• Assist with document preparation and management across a broad litigation practice
• Support matters in the following practice areas:
• Personal Injury (approximately 50% of the practice)
• Civil and insurance litigation, including large loss claims
• Corporate and commercial disputes
• Shareholder matters
• Complex debt recovery
• Estate litigation
• Employment and construction lien matters
• Manage incoming calls professionally and assist with intake as required
• Over time, take on additional responsibilities and more complex work as skills and interests develop

Qualifications

• Exceptional attention to detail with a habit of double-checking work
• Strong proficiency in MS Word, including advanced formatting and document preparation
• Confidence working with PDFs, including electronic court filing, hyperlinking, tabbing, and document organization
• Highly organized, tech-savvy, and able to manage multiple files and workflows efficiently
• Professional and polished phone manner, with sound judgment when screening calls
• Adaptable, capable, and receptive to constructive feedback
• Comfortable taking precise direction, including dictated punctuation

Benefits & Perks

• In-office position, 37.5 hours per week (1-hour lunch) with early Fridays!
• Benefits package (approximately 50% employer-covered)
• Stable, well-established firm with an excellent reputation
• Supportive, professional culture that values teamwork and fun
• Exposure to a diverse range of litigation matters
• A role intentionally designed for long-term growth and career stability

This is ideal for someone seeking a stable, engaging role with room to grow at a respected firm. If this sounds like an environment where you could thrive, we welcome a confidential conversation to explore whether this could be the right fit.


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