Legal Assistant | Litigation | 2 Years Experience

StoneTree Law; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Stonetree Law is seeking experienced Litigation Legal Assistants to support lawyers handling active civil litigation files in Calgary. These hands-on roles require familiarity with litigation procedures, deadline tracking and moving files forward with minimal direction.

You will prepare pleadings and court documents, file with Alberta systems, manage calendars, assist with billing and maintain organized electronic client files using Clio and Microsoft Office. Hybrid in Calgary.

Qualifications

• A legal assistant diploma or equivalent experience.
• At least two years of experience in Alberta civil litigation.
• Knowledge of the Alberta Rules of Court and court filing procedures.
• Experience preparing, filing and serving litigation documents.
• Strong proofreading, formatting and document-management skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and careful attention to deadlines.
• Professional written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities across multiple lawyers and files.
• Discretion handling confidential information.
• Ability to work independently and follow through on tasks.
• Proficiency with MS Office and Google Workspace; Clio experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and format pleadings, affidavits, applications, orders, and other documents.
• File documents through Alberta court filing systems and arrange service.
• Maintain limitation dates, deadlines, court appearances and calendars.
• Prepare application records, hearing materials and trial materials.
• Open and organize electronic client files; save to Clio matter.
• Monitor lawyer task lists and follow up on outstanding steps.
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel and court staff.
• Schedule questioning, mediations, applications, client meetings and other litigation events.
• Assist with billing, account prep and collection follow-up.
• Conduct conflict checks and file-opening procedures.
• Support document production and undertaking management.
• Provide general administrative support to the litigation team.

Skills

Litigation support

Deadline management

Communication skills

Prioritization

Discretion

Independent work

MS Office

Google Workspace

Clio experience

Education

Legal assistant diploma

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

Clio

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Stonetree Law is expanding its litigation support team and is seeking experienced Litigation Legal Assistants to support lawyers managing active civil and related litigation files.

These are hands-on positions for people who understand litigation procedure, manage deadlines carefully and can move files forward without constant direction. Successful candidates will work with one or more lawyers and will be responsible for maintaining organized, accurate and court-ready files.

• Preparing and formatting pleadings, affidavits, applications, orders, correspondence and other legal documents;
• Filing documents through Alberta court filing systems and arranging service;
• Maintaining limitation dates, litigation deadlines, court appearances and lawyer calendars;
• Preparing application records, hearing materials, books of authorities and trial materials;
• Opening, organizing and maintaining electronic client files;
• Saving correspondence and documents to the appropriate Clio matter;
• Monitoring lawyer task lists and following up on outstanding steps;
• Communicating professionally with clients, opposing counsel, court staff, process servers and other service providers;
• Scheduling questioning, mediations, applications, client meetings and other litigation events;
• Assisting with billing, account preparation and collection follow-up;
• Conducting conflict and file-opening procedures;
• Supporting document production and undertaking management; and
• Providing general administrative support to the litigation team.

The positions are based in Calgary and follow a hybrid work arrangement. Regular in-office attendance will be required according to operational needs, court obligations and the requirements of the lawyers being supported.

Compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Requirements

• At least two years of experience as a legal assistant, preferably in Alberta civil litigation;
• A legal assistant diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Working knowledge of the Alberta Rules of Court and Alberta court filing procedures;
• Experience preparing, filing and serving litigation documents;
• Strong proofreading, formatting and document-management skills;
• Excellent organizational skills and careful attention to deadlines;
• Professional written and oral communication skills;
• The ability to manage competing priorities across multiple lawyers and files;
• Sound judgment when handling confidential and sensitive information;
• The ability to work independently, identify outstanding tasks and follow through;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace; and
• Experience with Clio or comparable legal practice-management software.

Experience with document production, litigation applications, trial preparation or Alberta Court of King’s Bench filing systems is an asset.

About the Company

Stonetree Law is a growing, litigation-informed Calgary law firm. Our litigation practice includes civil, commercial, construction, employment, estate and family disputes before the Alberta Court of Justice, the Alberta Court of King’s Bench and other decision‑making bodies.

As part of our continued growth, we are hiring for multiple positions across the firm, including Litigation Legal Assistants.

We operate using a professional, collaborative and technology‑enabled model. We value clear communication, reliable systems, individual accountability and practical client service. Our legal assistants are important members of the litigation team and are expected to take ownership of their work.