Legal Assistant, Litigation & Personal Injury

Dentons; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm in Edmonton seeks an experienced Legal Assistant for their Litigation & Personal Injury team. This full-time, 15-month contract role involves drafting legal documents, managing workflow, and supporting lawyers. A Legal Assistant diploma and a minimum of three years of experience are required. The firm values diversity and inclusion and offers an accessible workplace.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of previous legal assistant experience in related practice areas.
• Good accuracy and attention to detail are essential.
• Able to work independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, editing, and proofreading routine documents.
• Managing administrative tasks like time entry and billings.
• Updating and maintaining client/matter lists.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Interpersonal communication

Multi-tasking

Education

Legal Assistant diploma

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Digital filing software

Job description

Overview

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Dentons is designed to be different. Our firm leads the way in a rapidly changing legal marketplace. We challenge the status quo and deliver consistent results as well as uncompromising quality and value to our clients. Our global presence is renowned as a firm with over 21,000 individuals in more than 200 offices serving clients across 80+ countries.

Dentons Canada is committed to its people and communities. We are consistently recognized as an employer of choice with awards including Canada’s Top 100 Employers (2024), Canada’s Top Employers for Young People (2024), Alberta Top 80 Employers (2024), and Canada’s Best Diversity Employers (2023). This role is an opportunity to join the world’s largest law firm and build your career while growing your skills and expertise.

Position Summary

We have an immediate opening for an intermediate to advanced Litigation Legal Assistant within our Edmonton office’s personal injury team. Our legal assistant structure is based on a team model within a practice group. Legal assistants typically support more than one lawyer and will be called upon to help others within their practice group when workload volumes are at peak or during periods of vacation or absence coverage. This role is a full-time 15-month contract opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, editing and proofreading routine correspondence, letters and other related documents including pleadings and court applications;
• Maintaining and organizing client contacts, file opening and closing;
• Prioritizing workflow to ensure completion of accurate work within established timelines;
• Managing administrative tasks, including time entry, billings, calendar management and coordinating meetings logistics;
• Transcribing digital voicemail and maintaining files and diarization daily;
• Working closely with the Paraprofessional team;
• Preparing cheque requisitions, wire transfers, trust deposits, and expense reports;
• Updating and maintaining client / matter lists; and
• Any other duties, as required.

Requirements

• Legal Assistant diploma from an accredited college plus a minimum of three (3) years of previous legal assistant experience in related practice areas;
• Civil Law (personal injury) experience is an asset but not required as training can be provided;
• Superb accuracy, attention to detail and time management skills;
• Advanced computer skills; proficient with MS Word, Excel and Outlook;
• Experience with digital filing, document management and dictation software;
• Responsible, dependable and consistent;
• Demonstrated commitment to privacy and ethical conduct;
• Able to work with minimal instruction and prioritize workload accordingly;
• Able to work independently and in a team environment;
• Highly motivated with excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Self-starter who can multi-task and work well under pressure both independently and in a team setting;
• Provide support to new team members in being a buddy / mentor during onboarding.

Equity & Accessibility

At Dentons Canada, inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility (IDEA) are foundational to our business. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome your application. All employment decisions, including hiring, will be made without regard to protected characteristics.

We are committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free, and accessible workplace. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail].