Legal Assistant Paralegal

Stokes Law LLP; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work capabilities

Laptop and cell phone provided

Job summary

Stokes Law LLP is a Calgary-based law firm focused on family law. The role offers full-time legal assistant/paralegal support with hybrid flexibility and the ability to work from home. You will assist lawyers with document preparation, disclosure, time tracking, drafting, and court filings, while communicating with clients and managing deadlines.

The firm emphasizes planning and teamwork, with a remote-friendly setup and provided laptop/cell phone to support mobile work capabilities.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience as a legal assistant/paralegal or similar, with family law focus.
• Strong knowledge of legal terminology, documents and procedures for litigation, corporate, and real estate law.
• Experience with legal software and everyday software (LEAP, Word, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review and organize legal documents and disclosure.
• Track time for tasks and maintain accurate records.
• Draft and assist with court filings and client communications.

Skills

Legal knowledge

Communication

Organization

Independent work

Education

Paralegal degree/certification

Tools

LEAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Stokes Law LLP is focused on family law related matters. At Stokes Law LLP we are doing things differently by providing our employees the ability to work from almost anywhere, and servicing clients as a team. We believe in strategic planning, setting deadlines for deliverables and leveraging other skill sets.

Role Description

This is a full-time Legal Assistant / Paralegal role located in Calgary, AB, with flexibility to work in a hybrid work model with the ability to work from home. In this role, you will provide legal administrative and paralegal support to lawyers and other legal personnel.

Day-to-day tasks will include preparing, reviewing and organizing legal documents and disclosure, tracking time for yourself, drafting, and assisting with court filings and client communications.

Remuneration

• Salary position.
• Remote work capabilities.
• Laptop and cell phone to be provided.

Qualifications

• Legal Assistant or paralegal degree/certification
• At least five (5) years of working experience as a legal assistant, paralegal, or in a similar role, specifically in family law
• Knowledge of legal terminology, legal documents and procedures associated with litigation, corporate law, and real estate law
• Experience using legal software programs such as LEAP and Microsoft
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy in work product
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines
• Experience in a fast-paced legal environment is a plus