We’re in search of an exceptional individual to assume the challenging role of Legal Assistant, supporting a thriving practice in Grande Prairie, Alberta. The ideal candidate should have 2-3 years of experience in litigation practice, encompassing general and civil litigation, family and divorce, as well as wills and estates.
Key Responsibilities:
- Create, transcribe, prepare, and organize general correspondence and legal documents across a range of practice areas to ensure precision and completeness.
- Manage and organize legal and administrative files, including thorough indexing and tracking.
- Receive, sort, and prioritize legal pleadings, and maintain an up-to-date calendar to ensure prompt responses and actions.
- Conduct research, including identifying pertinent legal precedents, articles, and decisions, and conducting investigative fact-finding.
- Aid lawyer(s) in preparing for hearings, depositions, document production, and trials.
- Proficiency in utilizing Microsoft Suite for typing, formatting, and editing presentations, correspondence, and other documents.
Qualifications:
- Impeccable attention to detail, consistently delivering high-quality work with precision.
- Proficiency in advanced computer skills, coupled with strong organizational and time management abilities.
- Self-reliance and confidence in working independently.
- Aptitude for critical thinking to assess the strengths and weaknesses of potential solutions and approaches to issues.
- Clear and effective communication, both in written and verbal forms.
- Professional demeanor, including adept management of client inquiries, collaboration with colleagues, lawyers, external clients, and outside service providers. Experience with high-conflict client situations is advantageous.
- Familiarity with court filing procedures and deadlines.
- Experience with Cosmolex is a plus
Compensation & Working Hours:
Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. Regular full-time position with working hours of 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM subject to change from time to time. We provide a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, prescription drug, life insurance, critical illness, long term disability, vacation and sick time benefits.
To apply please send a cover letter and resume to the attention of Kenny Davey, while quoting the job title in the subject line at [email protected]. All applications will be held in strict confidence. Stringam is an equal opportunity employer. Walk in applications will not be accepted.
Stringam wishes to thank all applicants for their interest. However, please note that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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