Practice Assistant
Ogletree Deakins•Calgary, AB
•Onsite
About The Position
Our Calgary office has an opportunity for a Practice Assistant to join the firm’s expanding practice. The Practice Assistant supports the delivery of quality legal services to clients by providing secretarial and administrative assistance to lawyers, performing complex and specialized tasks, and working collaboratively and cooperatively with others in a team-oriented environment.
Requirements
- Superior organizational skills including filing and calendaring.
- Timekeeping, billing, and diarizing experience.
- Strong computer proficiency in the use of all Microsoft applications, including, but not limited to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
- Experience with document management systems, time entry, e-filing, expense and billing systems, and database software.
- Able to operate common office equipment including but not limited to: multi-line phone system, copier, fax, scanner, presentation equipment.
- Client-centered and professional approach in all phone calls, emails, letters, etc.
- Attentive to detail and comfortable with fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Ability to organize, manage, prioritize, and handle multiple projects/tasks.
- Knowledge of legal terminology, legal documents, court rules and procedures, and legal processes.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to maintain high levels of discretion and confidentiality.
- Regular, predictable and punctual attendance with flexibility to work additional hours when needed.
Responsibilities
- Providing secretarial and administrative assistance to lawyers
- Performing complex and specialized tasks
- Working collaboratively and cooperatively with others in a team-oriented environment
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Sick Time
- RRSP matching program
- TFSA
- reimbursement of commuting expenses including TTC or Go Transit
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Health and Life Insurance including Dental and Vision coverage
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
