Paralegal

Preszler Injury Lawyers; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental care

Extended health care

Paid time off

Work from home

Job summary

Preszler Law Firm in Calgary is seeking a hybrid Legal Assistant/Paralegal to support our Litigation Department. This full-time role combines administrative support with paralegal tasks in a dynamic environment.

Ideal candidates have a Legal Assistant or Paralegal Diploma and at least 5 years of personal injury experience, with strong digital file management and a proven ability to work independently while building rapport with clients.

Qualifications

• Legal Assistant or Paralegal Diploma required.
• Minimum 5 years personal injury experience recommended.
• Highly proficient with digital file-management systems and legal technology platforms.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills with ability to work independently.
• Empathetic with the ability to build rapport with clients.
• Excellent accuracy and good judgement.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing work demands, volumes and schedules.
• Knowledge of Alberta Rules of Court.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, edit, and proofread correspondence.
• Input data into FileVine for limitation tracking.
• Arrange questioning, mediations, pre-trial, and settlement conferences.
• Pre- and post-preparation for questioning, mediations, and pre-trials.
• Review and organize Mediation Briefs.
• Manage files through all stages of the legal process.
• Draft routine correspondence and memos.
• Ensure court filings are completed accurately and timely.
• Requisition cheques for invoices and court fees.
• Assist with intake calls from prospective clients.
• Maintain regular contact with clients.
• Other duties as assigned by management or legal team.

Skills

Legal knowledge

Client communication

Time management

Independent work

Empathy

Attention to detail

Digital file management

Adaptability

Rapport building

Legal tech

FileVine

Education

Legal Assistant or Paralegal Diploma

Tools

FileVine

Job description

At Preszler Law Firm, we believe our people, our culture and the way we do business is important. That's why when we hire; we look for a combination of fit and skills.

We have an exciting opportunity to join as a hybrid Legal Assistant/Paralegal working in the Litigation Department based in Calgary. Your role will include but are not limited to the following:

Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Preparing, editing, and proofreading correspondence
• Inputting data into FileVine for limitation tracking
• Arranging questioning, mediations, pre-trial, and settlement conferences
• Pre and post preparation for questioning, mediations, and pre-trials
• Reviewing and organizing Mediation Briefs
• Managing files through all stages of the legal process
• Drafting routine correspondence and memos
• Ensuring court filings are completed in an accurate and timely manner
• Requisitioning cheques for payment of invoices and court fees
• Assisting with intake calls from prospective clients
• Maintain regular contact with clients
• Other duties as assigned

Experience and Qualifications:

• Legal Assistant or Paralegal Diploma required
• Legal Experience - Minimum 5 years personal injury experience recommended
• Highly proficient with digital file-management systems and legal technology platforms, with the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new tools
• Have excellent time management and organizational skills and the ability to work independently
• Be empathetic with an effective ability to build rapport with clients
• Excellent accuracy and the ability to exercise initiative and good judgement
• Flexible and adaptable to changing work demands, volumes and schedules
• Other clerical and administrative support duties as directed by the management and/or legal team
• Preferred knowledge of the processes for the Office of the Public Trustee, Workers' Compensation Board and Motor Vehicle Accident Claims Fund
• Knowledge and understanding of the Alberta Rules of Court

We offer a friendly work environment, a competitive salary, and a benefits package. This is a full-time position with flexibility to work hybrid after 3 months.

We thank all applicants however only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• Work from home