Legal Administrative Assistant

David Aplin Recruiting; Calgary; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Resource Assistant for a large law firm in Downtown Calgary. The role involves drafting legal documentation, managing files, and providing coverage for assistants. Required qualifications include a Legal Assistant Diploma and 3 to 5 years of experience. Strong MS Office proficiency and communication skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 to 5 years of legal assistant experience.
• High level of accuracy with MS Office.
• Ability to draft and prepare various types of legal documentation.

Responsibilities

• Draft, prepare, and compile legal correspondence and documentation.
• Open and close files.
• Prepare expense reports and docket entries.
• Provide coverage to legal assistants on vacation.

Skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Legal Assistant Diploma from an accredited college

Job description

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Our client is looking for a Resource Assistant to join the float team of a large law firm based in Downtown Calgary.

Responsibilities:

• Draft, prepare, and compile various types of correspondence, pleadings, and documentation as dictated or prepared in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or Outlook.
• Open and close files
• Prepare expense reports, docket entries, client accounts, etc.
• Provide coverage to legal assistants who are away and on vacation

Qualifications:

• Legal Assistant Diploma from an accredited college
• A minimum of 3 to 5 years of legal assistant experience
• Proficiency in MS Office with a high level of accuracy
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

David Aplin & Associates Inc., operating as Aplin, and its associated brands, CompuStaff and Impact Recruitment, is an award-winning employment agency connecting diverse, top-tier talent with exceptional organizations across North America. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and charge no fees to apply or engage with our recruiters. Our clients partner with us to help expand and diversify their teams. Please note that all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any necessary work permits.