Family Legal Assistant

Impact Recruitment Ltd; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a highly skilled family legal assistant with a minimum of 5 years of experience. This role involves assisting in the drafting and filing of legal documents, acting as a liaison between clients and the legal team, and managing client information meticulously. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, a detail-oriented mindset, and a passion for excellence. Join a dynamic team that values talent and dedication, and take the next step in your legal career within a supportive and reputable organization. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are eager to contribute to meaningful work, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a family legal assistant required.
• Strong preference for experience with ChildView, PC Law, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and filing legal documents.
• Act as liaison between lawyer, clients, and the courts.

Skills

ChildView

PC Law

Microsoft Excel

Legal Assistant Experience

Critical Thinking

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Multitasking

Job description

We are seeking a highly experienced individual with a minimum of 5 years of family legal assistant experience.

Job Function:

Responsibilities:

1. Assist with the drafting, reviewing and filing of legal documents
2. Dictation and diarizing
3. Act as liaison between lawyer, clients and the courts
4. Record and store client information
5. Open files, record time and invoice clients

Job Requirement:

Skills & Qualifications:

1. Experience with ChildView, PC Law and Microsoft Excel is strongly preferred
2. Previous experience as a paralegal or in another legal field
3. Familiarity with the role and responsibilities of a legal assistant
4. Ability to prioritize and multitask
5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
6. Deadline and detail-oriented
7. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
8. Passion for excellence and a good attitude

Experience:

Legal assistant: 5 years (required)

Work Location:

In person, Edmonton, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

The position will remain open until a candidate is selected.

About KPM Staffing

Our team specializes in connecting invested, talented individuals with reputable Alberta organizations the first time around. With decades of experience behind us, our team takes a holistic approach when it comes to understanding the level of caliber companies seek in their workforce. We are also passionate about assisting candidates during various points in their careers, whether you're an eager graduate or a seasoned professional looking to make a transition. We leverage the most comprehensive recruiting processes to create on-target matches for both our clients and candidates.