Legal Assistant - Floater

McLennan Ross LLP; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant/Floater to provide essential administrative support to lawyers. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a diploma in a legal program. This full-time position involves managing correspondence, preparing legal documents, and assisting with trial preparations. Join a dynamic team and contribute to various legal practice areas.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a legal assistant.
• Experience in various areas of law preferred.

Responsibilities

• Managing correspondence and booking appointments.
• Preparing and revising legal documents independently.
• Assisting with trial preparation and briefs.

Skills

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

Post-secondary diploma in legal assistant program

Certificate in paralegal program

Job description

Our Litigation Legal Assistant/Floater is responsible for providing legal administrative and clerical support to our lawyers in our specialty practice areas.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Managing correspondence, booking appointments, and diarizing deadlines according to client and procedural deadlines
2. Billings, opening and closing of files, and other practice management tasks
3. Performing conflict searches in addition to other searches depending on the area of law
4. Preparing, drafting, and revising legal documents and letters independently with minimal direction
5. Assisting with trial preparation, questionings, and briefs as required

Our Ideal Candidate:

1. Is a strong team player with a positive work ethic and attitude
2. Must be results-oriented and demonstrate exceptional time management, organizational, and follow-up skills
3. Has excellent verbal and written communication skills
4. Has a high level of accuracy and strong attention to detail
5. Must be able to work independently as well as within a team environment

Key Qualifications and Education:

1. Post-secondary diploma or certificate in an accredited legal assistant or paralegal program and/or successful career history in the role of a legal assistant
2. Minimum of 2 years of experience working in a legal assistant role
3. Experience working in various areas of law would be preferred

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Administrative and Legal

Industries

• Law Practice