Legal Assistant

Ackah Business Immigration Law; Calgary; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading immigration law firm in Calgary is seeking a Legal Assistant to handle administrative duties and client interactions. The ideal candidate will have a post-secondary diploma and at least one year of experience in a legal environment. This full-time position offers a competitive hourly wage and requires strong organizational skills and attention to detail. The role is office-based with no remote work options.

Benefits

Disability benefits

Paramedical services coverage

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a related occupation preferably in a law firm.
• In-depth understanding of business and legal terminology.
• Computer and technology knowledge required.

Responsibilities

• Handling all administrative duties such as drafting letters, coordinating meetings, and processing invoices.
• Dealing with client inquiries and conducting follow-ups.
• Reviewing and proofreading documents for compliance with legal procedures.

Skills

Accurate

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Organized

Strong understanding of legal terminology

Attention to detail

Education

Completion of a post-secondary Legal Assistant Diploma

Tools

MS Office

SharePoint

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Outlook

MS Word

Job description

Location: Calgary, Alberta
Business Address: Unit 730 1015 4 th Street SW, Calgary, AB T2R 1J4
Salary: $18.75 per hour
Hours to be worked per week: 40 hours per week

• Disability benefits
• Paramedical services coverage

Vacancy: 1 vacancy

Education Requirements: Completion of a post-secondary Legal Assistant Diploma

Experience: Minimum of 1 year of experience in a related occupation preferably in a law firm

Terms of Employment: Permanent, full-time

Start date: As soon as possible

Employment Conditions: In-office position. There is no option to work remotely.

Work Settings: Immigration Law Firm / General Office

Transportation/ Travel information: Public transportation is available

Experience and Specialization:

Computer and technology knowledge:

• SharePoint
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Excel
• MS Office
• MS Outlook
• MS Word

Areas of work experience

• In-depth understanding of business and legal terminology
• Legal administrative work

Personal Suitability:

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Strong understanding of legal terminology
• Able to handle all administrative duties
• Strong grammatical skills, including punctuation and proofreading, attention to detail and able to work independently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Additional information:

Security and safety:

• Criminal record check
• Reference required

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Ability to work independently

Job Duties:

• Handling all administrative duties such as drafting letters, coordinating meetings, processing invoices and expenses, etc.
• Dealing with and responding to client inquiries and conducting follow up as required
• Preparing and maintaining a bring-forward system, as well as providing appropriate reminders
• Open and distribute regular and electronic incoming mail and other material and coordinate the flow of information internally and with other departments or organizations
• Review and proofread documents and correspondence to ensure compliance with legal procedures and grammatical usage
• General administrative duties such as scheduling appointments and meetings, photocopying materials, booking meeting rooms, making travel arrangements, etc.; working with other related Departments/services internally to provide documents and other materials on time to meet client needs
• Determine and establish office procedures and routines
• Ensuring all physical and electronic filing is organized and updated on a regular basis
• Perform other general office work as required including preparing financial statements

Additional Information:

Compensation: Please note that the wage will be subject to the prevailing wage in AB for NOC 13111 at the time of hiring

How to Apply: Send a cover letter and resume to [e-mail] with a subject line of “Legal Assistant” with the information below included:

Here is what you must include in your application:

• Proof of the requested certifications

This job posting includes screening questions. Please answer the following questions when applying:

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?