Legal Assistant

WK Family Lawyers LLP; Calgary; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Calgary is seeking an experienced Office Administrator to support their Family Law practice. The ideal candidate will be organized, tech-savvy, and able to manage multiple tasks efficiently. Responsibilities include drafting legal documents, maintaining filing systems, and liaising with clients and lawyers. This full-time position offers an opportunity to work in a supportive team environment focused on delivering exceptional legal services.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Family Law.
• Excellent attention to detail and proofreading skills.
• Ability to handle multiple competing and urgent deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing, and preparing routine correspondence/pleadings.
• Maintaining an efficient filing system, both paper and electronic.
• Liaise with legal assistants, lawyers, and clients on file progress.

Skills

Organization

Attention to Detail

Communication

Education

Diploma from a Legal Assistant Program

Tools

MS Office

Unity/EsiLaw

Job description

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Office Administrator at WK Family Lawyers LLP

Company Description

Our firm practices exclusively in Family Law and provides exceptional legal counsel and support to families during a difficult transition period. Driven by a genuine commitment to each client, we provide exceptional service and attention to detail.

Role Description

We require an experienced Legal Assistant who values organization and takes pride in their work. The ideal candidate would be a self-starter who knows how to move a file forward confidently with minimal direction. They would be tech savvy in all areas of Microsoft and have a firm understanding of scheduling, limitations, and deadlines in a Family Law and Mediation/Arbitration practice. They will be able to anticipate the lawyer’s needs and prepare for the next steps on a file with confidence.

Job Description:

Drafting, reviewing, and preparing of routine correspondence/pleadings;

Filing pleadings with various levels of the Courts;

Organizing, reviewing, and requesting further disclosure;

Maintaining an efficient filing system, both paper and electronic;

Liaise with legal assistants, lawyers, and clients on file progress;

File maintenance, organization, and review, including pulling files for diarizations daily;

Creating, sending, and processing payment of accounts, using Unity/EsiLaw;

Execute Land Titles searches;

General administrative duties, scanning documents, conflict searches, opening and closing of files, dictation and any other duties required in a general law office setting.

Requirements

Diploma from a Legal Assistant Program;

Minimum 5 years of experience in Family Law;

Proficient in MS Office;

Knowledge or use of Unity/EsiLaw accounting system would be an asset;

Netdocuments or document management experience would be an asset but is not required;

Excellent attention to detail and proofreading skills;

Ability to handle multiple competing and urgent deadlines;

Excellent prioritization skills;

Positive outlook and ability to work in a team environment;

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with counsel, clients, and court staff.

• Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services

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