Litigation Legal Assistant – Fast-Paced Support & Growth

MLT AIKINS LLP; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus potential

Flexible benefits

Earned Days Off Program

Growth opportunities

Mentorship

Training and development

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

MLT Aikins LLP, a leading western Canadian law firm, seeks an organized legal administrative assistant in Edmonton to support lawyers in the advocacy group. You will manage documents, calendars, client billing, and travel arrangements.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in litigation support, advanced Word/Excel/Outlook, and strong proofreading skills, capable of working independently with multiple lawyers in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a recognized legal assistant program.
• Minimum of five years of experience in an active litigation practice.
• Advanced computer skills including Word, Excel, Outlook and document management software.
• Experience working on insolvency matters would be an asset.
• Experience working on Court of Appeal and Federal Court filings would be an asset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills along with strong proofreading, writing, spelling and grammar skills.
• Ability to work for multiple lawyers and prioritize deadlines under time constraints.
• Client-focused approach and commitment to providing exceptional service to internal and external clients.

Responsibilities

• Creating documents from standard forms or handwritten notes and editing various legal documents.
• Preparing court materials in Court of Justice, King’s Bench, Court of Appeal.
• Maintaining lawyers’ calendar and contacts, scheduling client appointments and arranging travel.
• Organizing and prioritizing numerous tasks and completing them under time constraints.
• Performing client conflict checks, opening new client matters and maintaining files.
• Preparing client billings and coordinating with clients for billing preferences.
• Maintaining an efficient electronic file system with strong attention to detail.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Organization

Time management

Education

Legal assistant program graduate

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Document management software

Job description

MLT Aikins LLP, a leading western Canadian law firm, seeks an organized legal administrative assistant in Edmonton to support lawyers in the advocacy group. You will manage documents, calendars, client billing, and travel arrangements.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in litigation support, advanced Word/Excel/Outlook, and strong proofreading skills, capable of working independently with multiple lawyers in a fast-paced environment.