Legal Administrative Assistant to General Manager - Calgary, Canada - Gowling WLG

Gowling WLG

Verified Company

Calgary, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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ABOUT GOWLING WLG
At Gowling WLG, our dedication to excellence and quality service begins with our people.

As a global law firm with offices across Canada, the U.K., Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we pride ourselves on sourcing and retaining top talent who bring energy, passion and commitment to the delivery of outstanding client service.

Employee satisfaction is important to us. We work hard to ensure that our people are motivated, engaged and empowered.

We are guided by our firm's Core Values - The Power of Teamwork, Always Striving to be Better, We all Bring Something Different - in all that we do.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are an integral part of our firm's core values.

We are always striving to build a more equitable, engaging and rewarding workplace by attracting and retaining talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds, cultures and experiences.

Our aim is to help everyone reach their full potential and achieve their personal and professional goals.

Our diverse group of legal professionals, law students, law clerks, paralegals, legal administrative assistants and business services team members work together, and are respected and valued for their individual contributions.

PROFILE
This position requires in-office attendance five days a week.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Alleviate administrative tasks specific to professional departures, file transfers, and new professional hires from the General Manager;
Working closely with legal administrative assistants and records management team to ensure all aspects of closing practices and transferring matters is executed in a timely manner;
Coordinate directly with professionals, clients and legal administrative assistants on an ongoing basis;
Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Legal Administrative Assistant Diploma from a recognized postsecondary institution;
A minimum of three to five years of legal administrative experience is required;
Ability to handle a heavy and varied workload;
Ability to lift a maximum of 25 lbs, and assist with movement of materials throughout the Firm on an ongoing basis;
Exceptional organizational skills;
Advanced computer skills with strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite;
Excellent client service skills, and professionalism;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
Strong problem solving skills, including the ability to set priorities while dealing with conflicting and emerging priorities;
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with other staff and professionals.

Gowling WLG is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know.