Litigation Legal Assistant

McKercher LLP Family Law Sask; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

McKercher LLP Family Law Saskatoon is seeking a full-time Litigation Legal Assistant to support our Saskatoon office. The role involves managing calendars, preparing documents, and handling invoices and expenses with strict confidentiality.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years in a litigation support role, excellent proofreading and communication skills, and the ability to organize and analyze complex documents while working with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years in a litigation legal assistant position
• Excellent proofreading skills and attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and communication skills
• Ability to organize and analyze documents
• Ability to work independently, problem solve, follow instructions with minimal supervision and take initiative
• Proficiency using Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, Teams/Teams Planner and Outlook
• Estate knowledge would be an asset

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day file management including calendar and limitation date management.
• Prepare and manage documents, invoices and expense reports.
• Communicate with clients, lawyers and third-parties; maintain confidentiality and professionalism in handling sensitive information.
• Judgment is required when analyzing and obtaining information.

Skills

Litigation experience

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Document organization

Independent and proactive

Problem solving

Tools

Word

Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Teams/Teams Planner

Outlook

Job description

Application Deadline

Are you a detail-oriented, confident and self-motivated individual who thrives in a busy, fast-paced environment? Do you share McKercher LLP’s core values? If you answered ‘yes’ and are looking for a new and exciting opportunity to join one of the largest law firms in Saskatchewan, we want to hear from you!

Litigation Legal Assistant

Saskatoon

Administration & Management

We are recruiting a full-time Litigation Legal Assistant for our Saskatoon office. This role involves extended periods of computer use, communicating with clients, lawyers, and other third-parties, day-to-day file management including calendar and limitation date management, preparing and managing documents, preparation of invoices and expense reports, and a high level of confidentiality, discretion, and professionalism in handling sensitive legal and client information. Judgment is required when analyzing and obtaining information.

Ideal Candidates Will Possess The Following Qualifications

• At least 2 years in a litigation legal assistant position
• Excellent proofreading skills and attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and communication skills
• Ability to organize and analyze documents
• Ability to work independently, problem solve, follow instructions with minimal supervision and take initiative
• Proficiency using Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, Teams/Teams Planner and Outlook
• Estate knowledge would be an asset

Any offer of employment may be conditional upon a full background check, including a criminal record check, a credit check and employment and educational verification.

A reference check will also be conducted.