Litigation Legal Assistant

Legal Assistant – Litigation

Caron & Partners LLP is a mid-sized Calgary law firm dedicated to providing clients with quality legal services and strategic counselling for over 55 years. We offer a broad range of legal services in various practice areas.

Overview: This position requires strong administrative and organizational skills. The successful candidate must be able to work well under pressure, multitask, prioritize work, and take direction. A team-oriented approach and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are also essential.

Duties will include but not be limited to:

1. Drafting pleadings and correspondence;
2. Assisting lawyers with file management and file tasks;
3. Organizing records for various litigation purposes;
4. Communicating with lawyers, clients and fellow firm staff;
5. Opening and closing client files and preparation of engagement letters;
6. Diarizing and maintaining a bring-forward system for court dates, questioning and file tasks;
7. Liaising with Court clerks regarding Court filings;
8. Preparing client accounts on a monthly billing cycle, including follow-up with clients regarding accounts receivable;
9. Email management and filing;
10. Maintaining client contact lists;
11. Assisting lawyers in managing schedules.

Skills and Experience Required:

1. A minimum of 3 years experience in a litigation practice within a law firm;
2. Strong client-facing and communication skills;
3. Excellent organization and strong prioritization skills;
4. Familiarity with litigation practices and procedures is an asset;
5. Familiarity with Commercial List matters is an asset;
6. Proofreading skills (ability to check typed material for grammatical, typographical, spelling, word usage and format errors);
7. Experience with litigation production software, such as IPRO, is an asset;
8. Proficiency with Outlook, Adobe, Excel and Word;
9. Familiarity with MS Teams;
10. Experience dealing with the Personal Property Registry, Land Titles Registrar and Alberta Corporate Registry is an asset.

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

If you are a motivated individual looking to grow in a dynamic legal environment, we encourage you to apply! Please apply with a cover letter and resume.

Caron & Partners LLP is an inclusive employer committed to providing a diverse workforce. We provide equal career opportunities to all qualified candidates. We are committed to creating a respectful and inclusive work environment that allows our employees to reach their full potential.

We want to thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.