Legal Administrative Assistant

Klopp Richards & Associates; Calgary; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Klopp Richards & Associates in Calgary seeks an experienced Legal Administrative Assistant to support a specialized litigation practice. The role requires meticulous attention to detail, professionalism, and strong collaboration with legal teams, clients, and colleagues.

You will coordinate document flow, prepare court documents, manage file systems, and provide proactive administrative support. A Legal Administrative Assistant Diploma and five years’ litigation experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Diploma required from a recognized post-secondary institution.
• Minimum five years’ litigation experience preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication abilities.
• Knowledge of court rules and civil procedures.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the flow of documents between legal professionals, internal/external contacts, and clients.
• Organize and expedite work through assigned practices, initiating follow-up actions as appropriate.
• Prepare court documents and correspondence with a high degree of autonomy.
• Provide day-to-day administrative and file-management support.
• Use initiative and sound judgment to manage administrative details and support workflow.
• Provide organizational support to streamline files and practice workflow.
• Undertake other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Legal Administrative Assistant Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Legal Administrative Assistant to support a specialized litigation practice. The successful candidate will bring excellent attention to detail, strong interpersonal skills, sound judgment, a high level of professionalism, and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the flow of documents between legal professionals, internal and external contacts, and clients at all levels.
• Organize and expedite the flow of work through assigned practices, initiating follow-up action as appropriate.
• Accurately and efficiently prepare court documents and correspondence with a high degree of autonomy.
• Provide proactive day-to-day administrative and file-management support.
• Use initiative and sound judgment to manage administrative details and support practice efficiency.
• Provide organizational support to streamline assigned files and practice workflow.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Legal Administrative Assistant Diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution.
• A minimum of five years’ litigation experience is preferred.
• A genuine interest in specialized litigation support.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Strong knowledge of applicable court rules and civil litigation procedures.
• Ability to handle a heavy and varied workload.
• Advanced computer skills with strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent client service skills, confidentiality, and professionalism.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to set priorities while managing conflicting and emerging deadlines.

• Legal Administrative Assistant Diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution.
• A minimum of five years’ litigation experience is preferred.
• A genuine interest in specialized litigation support.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Strong knowledge of applicable court rules and civil litigation procedures.
• Ability to handle a heavy and varied workload.
• Advanced computer skills with strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent client service skills, confidentiality, and professionalism.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to set priorities while managing conflicting and emerging deadlines.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.