Litigation Legal Assistant / Paralegal (Downtown)

Aplin; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Spending Account (HSA)

RRSP match

1 day/week work from home

10 personal/flex days

15 vacation days

Bus pass discount

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Standard group benefits

Job summary

Aplin is seeking two Litigation Legal Assistants / Paralegals to join their downtown office. You will support a busy litigation team with case management, filings, and document preparation. The role suits a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Key duties include drafting pleadings, maintaining calendars, and performing legal research. This position offers a mix of on-site and one day per week remote work, with comprehensive benefits and professional growth

Qualifications

• 5+ years supporting litigation teams.
• Knowledge of Alberta litigation procedures and Rules of Court.
• Ability to prepare routine legal documents independently.
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation files from start to finish.
• Draft correspondence, pleadings, affidavits, and court forms.
• Maintain lawyer calendars and track deadlines.
• Conduct legal research, registry searches, and court filings.
• Prepare and file documents with the Personal Property Registry and Land Titles system.
• Review and proofread documents.
• Handle billing, trust requests, and administrative tasks.

Skills

5+ years experience in litigation

Job description

Aplin is proud to partner with our client to hire two Litigation Legal Assistants / Paralegals for their downtownoffice.

Overview:

In this role, you will manage a variety of legal files with precision and professionalism, ensuring smooth operations from start to finish. Join a busy litigation team supporting case management, filings, and legal document preparation. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Manage litigation files from start to finish
• Draft correspondence, pleadings, affidavits, and court forms
• Maintain lawyer calendars and track deadlines
• Conduct legal research, registry searches, and court filings
• Prepare and file documents with the Personal Property Registry and Land Titles system
• Review and proofread documents
• Handle billing, trust requests, and administrative tasks

Qualifications:

• 5+ years supporting litigation teams
• Knowledge of Alberta litigation procedures and Rules of Court
• Ability to prepare routine legal documents independently
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail

Benefits & Work Environment:

• $400 Health Spending Account annually
• 2.5% RRSP match after 1 year
• 1 day/week work from home
• 10 personal/flex days
• 15 vacation days
• Discounted bus pass
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (100% paid)
• 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM work hours (including breaks)
• Comprehensive group benefits (health, dental, life, disability)

At Aplin — together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems — we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers.Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.