Family Law Legal Assistant - Edmonton, Canada - Ogilvie LLP

Ogilvie LLP

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Edmonton, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Legal Assistant with Family Law & Civil Litigation Experience

About Ogilvie

Ogilvie was built in 1920 on a tradition of building relationships and working alongside our clients, and we are proud to be doing so over 100 years later.

Our specialized teams of lawyers work beside clients, and businesses to ensure their issues are resolved.

Located in downtown Edmonton, we are leaders in Corporate Commercial, Real Estate, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Insolvency, Wills & Estates, and Administrative law.

Why join Ogilvie? We provide challenging and rewarding work, competitive compensation and benefits, and a supportive team environment.

The Opportunity

Ogilvie LLP currently has an opening for a full-time Family Law & Civil Litigation Legal Assistant who enjoys working in a busy and challenging work environment.

This opportunity is perfect for a person who has excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and a strong background in Family Law.

Key responsibilities include:

Conduct court searches
Draft, review and prepare routine correspondence/pleadings
Filing pleadings with various levels of the Courts
Organizing, reviewing and requesting further disclosure
Manage workflow for team of lawyers
Coordinate and schedule meetings and maintain calendars
Preparation of accounts and time entry
General administrative tasks including photocopying and scanning, preparing binders, and file management
Respond to daily inquiries from lawyers, legal assistants, and clients
Others duties as assigned

Requirements:

Education and Experience:

Be a graduate of an accredited legal assistant program;

years of experience in Family Law

Knowledge and/or experience in Civil Litigation would also be an asset

Skills:

Strong understanding of legal procedures, scheduling, limitations and deadlines in Family Law
High professionalism and he ability to respect confidentiality
Strong organizational skills
Be able to multitask and prioritize
Internal and external customer service skills
Selfstarter who takes initiative
Reliable and accountable
Has excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must be able to work independently as well as within a team environment

Technical Skills:

Must have a strong base in MS Excel, Word, Outlook
ACUMIN knowledge an asset
Worldox knowledge an asset

We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience and a positive work environment. To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to HR[at]ogilvielaw[dot]com.

We thank all applicants, however,
only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Benefits: