Litigation Paralegal / Legal Assistant

Emery Jamieson LLP; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Emery Jamieson LLP is seeking a Litigation Paralegal/Legal Assistant in Edmonton. The role supports two lawyers with meticulous organization, detailed document management, and multi-file prioritization.

Responsibilities include managing litigation files end-to-end, drafting pleadings and affidavits, maintaining calendars, handling billing, and performing registry and court filings. A strong knowledge of Alberta Rules of Court is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years litigation legal assistant or paralegal experience.
• Strong knowledge of Alberta litigation procedures and the Rules of Court.
• Ability to prepare routine litigation documents with minimal supervision.
• Highly organized, detail oriented, and able to manage competing deadlines while proactively tracking limitations and next steps.
• Professional, proactive, and dependable.
• Experience with legal practice management software (Acumin, NetDocuments).
• Experience with Court of Appeals (CAMS) and Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) is a definite asset.
• Experience with Remindex, Personal Property Registry (PPR), and Land Titles systems is an asset.
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation files from opening to closing, including court filings, scheduling, deadlines, client communication, and limitation tracking.
• Draft correspondence, pleadings, affidavits, court forms, Affidavits of Records, and undertaking responses; prepare briefs and factums.
• Maintain lawyer calendars, coordinate meetings, diarize next steps, and ensure files progress efficiently.
• Handle billing, time entry, trust requests, and file administration.
• Conduct court filings, searches, conflict checks, legal research, and registry searches.
• Prepare and file documents through the PPR and Land Titles systems, including writ registrations, amendments, and discharges affecting title.
• Review and proofread documents for accuracy and compliance with Alberta court procedures.

Skills

Litigation experience

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Deadline management

Client communication

Legal research

Court filings

Acumin

NetDocuments

PPR & Land Titles

Tools

Acumin

NetDocuments

Remindex

Personal Property Registry (PPR)

Land Titles

Job description

Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity as a Litigation Paralegal/Legal Assistant with one of Edmonton’s most well-established law firms? Do you have meticulous attention to detail, are well organized and able to prioritize multiple files and possess strong document management skills while supporting two busy lawyers. If so, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation files from opening to closing, including court filings, scheduling, deadlines, client communication, and limitation tracking
• Draft correspondence, pleadings, affidavits, court forms, Affidavits of Records, and undertaking responses, prepare briefs and factums
• Maintain lawyer calendars, coordinate meetings, diarize next steps, and ensure files progress efficiently
• Handle billing, time entry, trust requests, and file administration
• Conduct court filings, searches, conflict checks, legal research, and registry searches
• Prepare and file documents through the Personal Property Registry and Land Titles systems, including writ registrations and registrations, amendments, and discharges affecting title
• Review and proofread documents for accuracy and compliance with Alberta court procedures

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years litigation legal assistant or paralegal experience
• Strong knowledge of Alberta litigation procedures and the Rules of Court
• Ability to prepare routine litigation documents with minimal supervision
• Highly organized, detail oriented, and able to manage competing deadlines while proactively tracking limitations and next steps
• Professional, proactive, and dependable
• Experience with legal practice management software. We currently use Acumin and NetDocuments. Experience with these platforms is an asset
• Experience with Court of Appeals (CAMS), Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) is a definite asset
• Experience with Remindex, Personal Property Registry (PPR), and Land Titles systems is an asset
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and work in a fast paced, high volume, deadline driven environment with strong attention to detail
• Excellent organization and file management skills

At Emery Jamieson LLP we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, sexual orientation, source of income or family status, or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Our team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences. We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of empowerment, inclusion and belonging. We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates’ qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.