Resource Assistant - Calgary

Field Law; Calgary; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Calgary seeks a Resource Assistant to support various legal practices. The ideal candidate will possess extensive legal assistant experience and a diploma, being proactive and organized. Responsibilities include document preparation, scheduling, and general administrative support within a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• More than three years experience as a legal assistant, especially in litigation and corporate law.
• Strong focus on multitasking and managing rapid deadlines in a legal context.
• Motivated and eager to grow professionally within the legal environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare legal documents and correspondence using various software tools.
• Schedule appointments and manage lawyers' calendars effectively.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance in all outgoing documents.

Skills

Organization

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Proactivity

Communication

Education

2-year Legal Assistant Diploma

Job description

Current Openings

Resource Assistant - Calgary

Location:

Calgary

Closing Date

Practice Area:

Our Calgary office has an immediate opening for a Resource Assistant. Reporting directly to the Manager, Legal Support Services; this is a legal assistant role where you will work with a variety of our firm’s team members and will be responsible for the general support of multiple practices. The ideal candidate is proactive, self-sufficient, and has high attention to detail.

Field Law is committed to upholding our core values of Collegiality, Integrity, and Professional Excellence, which serve as the foundation of our dedication to creating a high-quality, collaborative, and respectful environment for everyone.

Duties + Responsibilities

• Use word processing, spreadsheet, database, or presentation software to prepare correspondence and legal documents in support of corporate transactions.
• Answer the telephone, schedule appointments, questionings, and meetings, greet visitors and handle administrative and business details.
• Transcribe correspondence and legal documents from digital recordings or handwritten notes.
• Manage lawyers’ diaries and update electronic calendars.
• Review correspondence (including faxes and e-mail), co-ordinate the flow of information, update calendars and respond to routine inquiries.
• Review and proofread outgoing documents to ensure they are correct and comply with legal procedures.
• Access and use online legal resources.
• Operate office equipment such as voice mail messaging systems, photocopying machines, and computer scanning equipment.
• Handle routine accounting procedures: billing, cheque deposits/requests, time entry, etc.
• Perform general office duties as required.
  
  

Qualifications + Skills

• Over three years of hands-on experience as a legal assistant, with a strong focus on litigation, insurance, and corporate law.
• Holds a recognized 2-year Legal Assistant Diploma, demonstrating a solid foundation in legal principles and practices.
• Highly motivated and eager to expand knowledge and grow within the legal profession.
• Proactive and self-sufficient, capable of taking the initiative to resolve issues independently while contributing effectively to team efforts.
• Possesses a consistently positive attitude, fostering a collaborative and encouraging workplace atmosphere.
• Strongly team-oriented, skilled at working closely with colleagues to achieve common goals.
• Exceptional organizational skills complemented by meticulous attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in all tasks and documentation.
• Adept at prioritizing responsibilities and managing multiple deadlines efficiently, ensuring timely completion of assignments in a fast-paced environment.
  
  

Working Conditions

• Normal weekday office hours (35).
• Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced work environment.
  
  

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a resume to: [e-mail]