Experienced Family Law Paralegal

Spectrum Family Law LLP; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Collegial environment

Job summary

Spectrum Family Law LLP, a boutique family law firm with offices in Edmonton, Calgary, and Vancouver, is seeking an experienced Paralegal for our Edmonton Office. The ideal candidate will bring a Legal Assistant Diploma, 2+ years of experience, excellent communication, and a proactive, client-focused approach.

Responsibilities include drafting correspondence and pleadings, court filing, diary management, billing tracking, and client communications by phone and email.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have a Legal Assistant Diploma or Certificate.
• Possess two or more years of relevant work experience.
• Developed professional communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Positive attitude and willingness to take initiative.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and typing correspondence, pleadings, etc.
• Arranging for court filing of documents by email and online filing.
• Maintaining a diarizing system for court dates and appointments.
• Tracking billing statistics, retainers and overdue accounts.
• Processing incoming and outgoing mail.
• Scheduling meetings and preparing documentation.
• Assisting clients via phone and email with updates and billing info.
• Scheduling court runners and couriers.
• Maintaining client files in paper and electronic form.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Initiative

Team player

Independent work

Education

Legal Assistant Diploma or Certificate

Job description

Pay: CA$50,000.00 - CA$75,000.00 per year

Spectrum Family Law LLP is a boutique family law firm with offices in Edmonton, Calgary, and Vancouver.

We are a collegial law firm and are currently looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, service-oriented Paralegal to join our Edmonton Office who shares our passion for providing quality legal services within a team of dedicated lawyers and paralegals.

JOB TYPE

Paralegal

Job Type: Full-time, Edmonton Office

REQUIREMENTS AND CANDIDATE ASSETS

The ideal candidate will:

• Have a Legal Assistant Diploma or Certificate.
• Possess two or more years of relevant work experience;
• Have developed professional communication skills;
• Have strong organizational skills with an emphasis on attention to detail;
• Have a positive attitude and willing to take initiative;
• Able to provide fulsome support to lawyers; and
• Is self-motivated and can work independently but also values in a team-based environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Preparing and typing correspondence, pleadings, etc;
• Arranging for court filing of documents both by email and online filing;
• Preparing and maintaining a diarizing system for court dates, questionings, meetings and appointments;
• Tracking the lawyer’s billing statistics, including retainers received and overdue/unpaid accounts;
• Processing all relevant incoming and outgoing mail;
• Scheduling appointments and meetings and preparing documentation for those appointments and meetings;
• Assisting clients over the phone and via email with requests for updates on file matters and information on billing matters;
• Scheduling court runners and couriers;
• Maintaining client files in paper and electronic form;
• Helping cover reception telephones; and
• Assisting couriers and other guests that attend the office from time to time.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Access to keen mentorship in a collegial and welcoming environment in order to develop the skills and knowledge needed;
• Work in an interesting, rewarding, and ever-changing area of the law; and