Legal Assistant, Litigation

Bennett Jones; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Bennett Jones seeks a Legal Assistant to support the Paralegal team in its Edmonton litigation group. You will handle day-to-day administrative tasks and backup coverage to keep the team operations efficient.

The role emphasizes organization, confidentiality, and strong communication within a fast-paced environment. Experience in medical malpractice defence is an asset, and prior litigation exposure is valued.

Qualifications

• Highly organized and able to prioritize work.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and responds to everyday tasks with little supervision.
• Maintains professionalism, confidentiality and discretion.
• A strong team player; demonstration of positive work ethic.
• Ability to multitask and handle a fast-paced work environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Technical aptitude for learning various computer programs.
• Commissioner for Oaths designation would be an asset.
• Litigation training and experience (specifically medical malpractice defence) an asset.

Responsibilities

• Providing clerical, administrative and general office support for all Paralegals in Litigation.
• Document management duties: photocopying, scanning, electronic filing, and file organization.
• Entering information into Lawbase database; maintaining physician CV database.
• Assisting with preparation and service of legal correspondence and court documents.
• Assisting with preparation and secure transmission of expert packages through document-sharing platforms.

Skills

Organization

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Discretion

Team player

Multitasking

Communication

Technical aptitude

Litigation experience asset

Oaths designation asset

Tools

Lawbase

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 Edmonton office:

Legal Assistant, Litigation

The Legal Assistant will support the Paralegal team within our litigation group in Alberta and may be assigned to work with lawyers as required. This role provides day-to-day administrative support and backup coverage to ensure efficient team operations.

Essential Functions

• Providing assistance with clerical, administrative, and general office duties for all Paralegals in the Litigation group
• Document management duties, including photocopying, scanning, electronic filing, and maintaining physical and electronic file organization
• Entering information into Lawbase database; maintaining physician Curriculum Vitae database
• Assisting with the preparation, organization, and service of legal correspondence and court documents
• Assisting with the preparation and secure transmission of expert packages through document-sharing platforms

Qualifications

• Highly organized and able to prioritize work
• Excellent attention to detail
• Self-motivated and responds to everyday tasks with little supervision
• Maintains professionalism, confidentiality and discretion
• A strong team player; demonstration of positive work ethic
• Ability to multitask and handle a fast-paced work environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Technical aptitude for learning various computer programs
• Commissioner for Oaths Designation would be an asset
• Litigation training and experience (specifically medical malpractice defence) an asset

Apply To

Human Resources

Bennett Jones Services Limited Partnership

1400 Stantec Tower

10220 - 103 Avenue NE

Edmonton, AB T5J 0K4

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