Paralegal - Edmonton, Canada - McGuiness Law

Description

Responsibilities:

• Assist attorneys in preparing legal documents such as briefs, pleadings, and contracts
• Conduct legal research and gather relevant information for cases
• Organize and maintain legal files and documents
• Schedule and coordinate meetings, hearings, and depositions
• Communicate with clients, witnesses, and other parties involved in the legal process
• Prepare and file court documents and other legal forms
• Assist with trial preparation, including organizing exhibits and witness lists
• Review and proofread legal documents for accuracy

Requirements:

• Paralegal Studies Diploma or related field preferred
• Proven experience as a paralegal or legal assistant
• Strong project management skills to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Excellent interviewing skills to gather information from clients
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in phone etiquette when dealing with clients and other professionals
• Strong administrative skills to handle office tasks efficiently
• Attention to detail for accurate proofreading of legal documents
• Proficient in data entry and document management systems
• Ability to conduct thorough research using resources such as Lexis-Nexis
• Strong clerical skills for organizing files, scheduling, and maintaining records

This is a great opportunity for a detail-oriented individual with strong organizational skills to helm the administrative side of my legal practice.

We offer competitive compensation and flexibility. If you meet the requirements outlined above, please submit your resume for consideration.


Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
$50,000.00-$70,000.00 per year


Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Flexible schedule
• Onsite parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

- legal assistant: 3 years (preferred)


Ability to Commute:

• Edmonton, AB T5K 1K2 (required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Edmonton, AB T5K 1K2: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Edmonton, AB T5K 1K2