Legal Assistant, Litigation

Bennett Jones; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Bennett Jones, a leading Canadian business law firm with offices in Calgary, is seeking a Legal Assistant in Calgary to support a busy litigation team. The role provides day-to-day back-office support to lawyers and fellow Legal Assistants in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include managing calendars, scheduling meetings and travel, drafting correspondence, and maintaining filing systems. Requirements: minimum five years of litigation experience and a Legal Assistant Diploma, plus a

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of related Litigation experience is required.
• Legal Assistant Diploma from an accredited post-secondary institution required.
• Positive, team-oriented attitude with the ability to work independently.
• Professionalism, confidentiality, and discretion.
• Adaptability to new technologies and strong technical troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and time management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of legal procedures and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

Responsibilities

• Managing time, resources, workflow, and competing priorities and deadlines of busy Litigation practices.
• Manage calendars, schedule and coordinate meetings and telephone conferences with clients, experts, and other law firms.
• Planning for various functions, meetings and travel.
• Drafting correspondence (letters, memos, emails, etc.), and review and proofread documents.
• Managing paper flow, maintain filing systems (both hard copy and electronic), diarize limitation dates, etc.

Skills

Litigation experience

Written and verbal communication

Time management

Adaptability to new technologies

Discretion/confidentiality

Education

Legal Assistant Diploma

Job description

Ranked a Best Employer in Canada for 25 years, Bennett Jones is one of Canada’s premier business law firms and home to 450 lawyers and business advisors. With deep experience in complex transactions and litigation matters, and offices in Calgary, Edmonton, Montréal, Toronto, Vancouver and New York, the firm is well equipped to advise businesses and investors with Canadian ventures and connect Canadian businesses and investors with opportunities around the world. Serving clients since 1922, we are proud to be the firm that businesses trust with their most complex legal matters.

We are currently recruiting for the following role in our Calgary office:

Legal Assistant, Litigation

The Role:

Legal Assistants at Bennett Jones provide important support to the Firm and its clients. Our Legal Assistants are assigned to work within a team of highly skilled Lawyers and other Legal Assistants. This role will provide day-to-day support and backup to all members of the team.

Essential Functions:

Responsible for clerical, administrative and general office duties, including:

• Managing time, resources, workflow, and competing priorities and deadlines of busy Litigation practices involving Commercial Litigation, Health Law and Bankruptcy & Insolvency.
• Manage calendars, schedule and coordinate meetings and telephone conferences with clients, experts, and other law firms.
• Planning for various functions, meetings and travel.
• Drafting correspondence (letters, memos, emails, etc.), and review and proofread documents.
• Managing paper flow, maintain filing systems (both hard copy and electronic), diarize limitation dates, etc.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of five (5) years of related Litigation experience is required.
• Legal Assistant Diploma from an accredited post-secondary institution required.
• Positive, team-oriented attitude with the ability to work independently.
• Professionalism, confidentiality, and discretion.
• Adaptability to new technologies and strong technical troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and time management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of legal procedures and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills, creativity, and a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
• Flexibility to manage competing priorities efficiently.
• Proactive, solutions-focused approach with a drive to improve workflows and deliver results.

Hybrid