legal assistant

Kensian & Associates; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Alberta is seeking a dedicated legal assistant to manage office tasks in a fast-paced environment. The role involves coordinating information flow, scheduling appointments, and maintaining legal documents. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and attention to detail, with a commitment to client service. The position offers various health benefits and a supportive work atmosphere.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Paramedical services coverage

Vision care benefits

Bonus

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

Learning/training paid by employer

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Team building opportunities

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of relevant experience required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the flow of information and schedule appointments.
• Maintain filing system and prepare legal documents.
• Review and proofread documents for compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Organized

Team player

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Tools

MS Word

MS Office

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS Windows

Adobe Acrobat Reader

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
  
  

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• General law practice
• Criminal law
• Business or corporate law
• Willing to relocate
• Litigation
• Property and real estate law
  
  

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Coordinate the flow of information
• Open and distribute regular and electronic incoming mail and other material
• Schedule and confirm appointments
• Maintain filing system
• Determine and establish office procedures and routines
• Prepare and key in correspondence and legal documents
• Review and proofread documents and correspondence to ensure compliance with legal procedures and grammatical usage
  
  

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Word
• MS Office
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS Windows
• Adobe Acrobat Reader
  
  

Additional information

Security and safety

• Confidential security clearance
  
  

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Public transportation is available
  
  

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
  
  

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Ability to multitask
  
  

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits
  
  

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
  
  

Other Benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities