Litigation Legal Assistant

MLT Aikins LLP•Calgary, AB

23h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for providing administrative and clerical support for lawyers in the advocacy group of the Calgary office. Our ideal candidate is self-motivated and highly organized, has superior computer, proofreading and time management skills and excellent interpersonal and communication skills and is able to work independently, follow instructions with minimal supervision and thrive in a fast-paced, professional team environment.

Requirements

Graduate of a recognized legal assistant program (equivalencies will be considered)
Minimum of five years of experience in an active litigation practice
Advanced computer skills including Word, Excel, Outlook and document management software
Familiarity with insolvency matters would be an asset
Experience working on Federal Court filings would be an asset
Excellent verbal and written communication skills along with strong proofreading, writing, spelling and grammar skills
Ability to maintain an efficient electronic file system using strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
Ability to organize and prioritize multiple deadlines under time constraints
Ability to follow instructions with minimal supervision
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, professional team environment
A client-focused approach and commitment to providing exceptional service to internal and external clients

Responsibilities

Transcribing digital dictation, creating documents from standard forms or handwritten notes and editing various legal documents
Preparing court materials such as application records, books of authorities, appeal records and appeal books
Maintaining lawyers’ calendar and contacts, scheduling client appointments as directed and arranging travel schedules as necessary
Organizing and prioritizing numerous tasks and completing them under time constraints
Performing client conflict checks, opening new client matters and maintaining established files
Preparing client billings, responding to billing inquiries and coordinating with clients for billing preference
Maintaining an efficient manual and electronic file system, having strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail