Litigation Legal Assistant

KPM Staffing; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-tier law firm in downtown Edmonton is seeking a full-time Litigation Legal Assistant. Applicants must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in litigation roles and possess strong client service skills. This position offers generous compensation, performance bonuses, and the possibility of hybrid work arrangements.

Benefits

Above average compensation

Performance bonuses

Pension

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a litigation role.
• Experienced in submissions to Court of King’s Bench.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage a high volume of files with precision.
• Transcription and formatting of documents.
• Support client service and relationship building.

Skills

Strong client service

Meticulous organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong knowledge of Excel

Ability to work proactively

Education

Post-secondary education from a recognized Legal Assistant / Paralegal program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Worldox

Elite 3E

SpeechExec

Adobe

Job description

Overview

Litigation Legal Assistant

Our exciting opportunity is for a self directed and motivated legal assistant, someone who can manage a high volume of files with precision.

This top tier firm in downtown Edmonton offers above average compensation, performance bonuses, pension and generous hybrid work.

If you are a dedicated legal professional with an emphatic personality, this may be the perfect job for you.

This position is full-time permanent.

Responsibilities

• Manage a high volume of files with precision as a Litigation Legal Assistant.
• Transcription and formatting of documents via dictation or digital forms.
• Support client service and relationship building as part of the litigation team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a litigation role such as Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice or Bankruptcy / Insolvency
• Highly organized and pro-active approach to meeting deadlines while producing accurate quality work
• Experienced in submissions to Court of King’s Bench (KB) and navigation of the Filing Digital Service, Court Case Management Digital Service, and Email Filing systems for same
• Experience with billing and understanding of basic accounting principles
• Strong client service and relationship building
• Strong knowledge of Excel
• Excellent communication skills
• Meticulous organizational and time management
• Ability to work proactively

Additional qualifications

• Post-secondary education from a recognized Legal Assistant / Paralegal program
• Experience drafting pleadings, writs of enforcement, and letters
• Adapts to changing priorities with effectiveness in a high-volume work environment
• Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills
• Fluency in English- speaking, reading, and writing
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and other software (e.g. Worldox, Elite 3E, Remindex, SpeechExec, Adobe or similar programs)
• Quick learner who is curious and retains knowledge
• EA experience is a bonus

We are excited to assist you in your career search! If you know someone who may be interested in this opportunity, we welcome and reward referrals. Resumes will be kept on file for future consideration.

Why KPM Staffing

Our team specializes in connecting invested, talented individuals with reputable Alberta organizations the first time around. With decades of experience behind us, our team takes a holistic approach to understanding the caliber of candidates companies seek. We are passionate about assisting candidates at various points in their careers, whether you’re an eager graduate or a seasoned professional looking to make a transition. We leverage the most comprehensive recruiting processes to create on-target matches for both our clients and candidates.

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