Litigation Legal Assistant - Hybrid & Detail-Driven Support

McCarthy Tétrault LLP; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance premiums paid by Firm

Wellness & tech reimbursements

Overtime pay & generous time off (vol

Birthday day off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

McCarthy Tétrault LLP is seeking a Legal Assistant (Litigation) to join our Calgary office in a hybrid work environment. The role supports lawyers with document handling, calendar management, and client services. A minimum of 3 years' litigation experience and strong confidentiality are required.

The ideal candidate has a Legal Assistant Diploma or equivalent, excellent proofreading and organizational abilities, and the capacity to manage multiple deadlines with discretion.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a litigation legal assistant.
• In-depth knowledge of legal terminology, court rules and procedures.
• Strong proofreading, spelling, and editing skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent time management and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, edit, format, and revise litigation documents and correspondence.
• Coordinate hearings, pleadings and filing requirements.
• Manage files, calendars and deadlines for assigned lawyers.
• Coordinate lawyer travel, meetings, and client communications.
• Handle mail, faxes and receptionist duties as required.
• Assist with time entry and client/matter openings with Finance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Discretion & confidentiality

Education

Legal Assistant Diploma or equivalent

3 years of litigation legal assistant experience

Job description

McCarthy Tétrault LLP is seeking a Legal Assistant (Litigation) to join our Calgary office in a hybrid work environment. The role supports lawyers with document handling, calendar management, and client services. A minimum of 3 years' litigation experience and strong confidentiality are required.

The ideal candidate has a Legal Assistant Diploma or equivalent, excellent proofreading and organizational abilities, and the capacity to manage multiple deadlines with discretion.