Hybrid Legal Assistant for Access to Justice

Legal Aid; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 54,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Health and dental benefits

Health and wellness accounts

Employee assistance program

Hybrid work opportunities

Job summary

Legal Aid Alberta in Edmonton is seeking a full-time Legal Assistant for a 24-month term. You will support the Office Manager, prepare legal documents, manage calendars, file with courts, and assist with invoices. A Diploma or Certificate in Legal Assistant studies is required, with 2 years of related experience preferred.

The organization offers competitive wages, health benefits, wellness accounts, an employee assistance program, and hybrid work opportunities.

Qualifications

• Legal Assistant Diploma or Certificate is required.
• Two years of related legal assistant experience is an asset, especially in criminal, family or administrative law.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage a large volume of internal and external legal documents and materials.
• Gather, analyze and organize information from clients, opposing counsel and third parties for active files or court docket lists.
• Maintain files in databases and in hard copy.
• Manage calendars, book appointments, schedule court dates, and prepare supporting materials.

Skills

Written & verbal communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Education

Legal Assistant Diploma or Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Legal Files

Job description

Legal Aid Alberta in Edmonton is seeking a full-time Legal Assistant for a 24-month term. You will support the Office Manager, prepare legal documents, manage calendars, file with courts, and assist with invoices. A Diploma or Certificate in Legal Assistant studies is required, with 2 years of related experience preferred.

The organization offers competitive wages, health benefits, wellness accounts, an employee assistance program, and hybrid work opportunities.