Legal Assistant

DWF; Calgary; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Calgary is seeking a skilled Legal Assistant to support a team of lawyers in various litigation tasks. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in legal administration, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, fostering professional growth and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Wellness allowance for fitness expenses

Annual education/tuition allowance

Flexible health and dental coverage

Long-term disability insurance

Personal days for outside commitments

Employee assistance program

Referral incentives

Casual day every Friday

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5+ years of litigation experience required.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Handling file opening & closing procedures.
• Drafting correspondence and pleadings.
• Communicating with courts and clients.

Skills

Excellent English oral and written skills

Strong organizational skills

Professional communication with clients

Ability to draft standard documents with minimal supervision

Multitasking and prioritization skills

Education

Graduate of a Legal Administrative Assistant program

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Why join us?

Whitelaw Twining is a highly successful multi-disciplinary firm focused on litigation, with offices in Vancouver, Calgary, and Toronto, providing a full range of legal expertise. In 2022, we expanded by joining the DWF Group, a global provider of legal and business services.

We are an innovative, passionate team promoting a professional, supportive, and engaging environment. We strive to find progressive, creative solutions for our clients beyond standard litigation.

Whitelaw Twining fosters a collegial atmosphere encouraging team and social interaction, empowering staff to build careers and contribute positively.

Responsibilities

• Handling file opening & closing procedures
• Drafting correspondence and pleadings
• Scheduling Questionings, Mediations, Applications, and other meetings, preparing documentation
• Communicating with courts, experts, court reporters, process servers, interpreters, etc.
• Submitting pleadings for filing and service
• Interacting with clients via phone, email, and in person
• Supporting a team of 3 lawyers
• Delegating tasks to a junior Legal Administrative Assistant
• Maintaining the filing system, including bring-forward system
• Performing related duties as required

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Legal Administrative Assistant program
• Minimum 3-5+ years of litigation experience
• Excellent English oral and written skills
• Professional communication with clients
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to draft standard documents with minimal supervision
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Multitasking and prioritization skills
• Litigation experience required

What We Offer

We provide a competitive salary and benefits package, along with opportunities for growth.

Our Benefits Include

• Wellness allowance for fitness expenses
• Annual education/tuition allowance
• Flexible health and dental coverage
• Long-term disability insurance
• Personal days for outside commitments
• Employee assistance program
• Referral incentives
• Casual day every Friday

Additional benefits include extended health, dental, LTD, DI, wellbeing allowance, casual dress code, early finish before holidays, and more.

About Us

Whitelaw Twining is part of DWF, a global legal and business services firm with over 4,000 employees worldwide. We have offices in Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, and Victoria, focusing on insurance, litigation, construction, bodily injury, and dispute resolution.

Despite our global presence, we maintain a supportive, close-knit environment committed to mentoring and professional growth, empowering our team members to develop their careers and contribute to the community.

Background And Reference Checks

Employment offers may be conditional upon reference checks, criminal record checks, and educational verification.

Additional Information

• Senior level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Legal
• Industry: Law Practice

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