Litigation Legal Assistant - Calgary, Canada - Brownlee

Brownlee
Brownlee
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Calgary, Canada

3 weeks ago

Sophia Lee

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We are currently seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to join our Calgary office.

Please review the following and if this sets out that perfect opportunity for you, we look forward to hearing from you.


Key Responsibilities:


  • Daily correspondence, document preparation, dictation, drafting and filing court documents.
  • Book court dates, questionings and communicate with other parties.
  • Conduct searches and carry out investigation through internet and other means.
  • Liaise with legal assistants, paralegals, lawyers and clients on file progress.
  • Update lawyers' schedules on a daily basis.
  • General administrative duties including entering time and preparing accounts.
  • Other duties as required.

Key Competencies:


  • An understanding of various litigation proceedings.
  • Good computer skills with experience in MS Outlook, Excel and Word.
  • Strong attention to detail, oral and written communication skills.
  • Excellent time management skills and ability to multitask, work under pressure and meet
deadlines.

  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact confidently with paralegals, lawyers and
clients.

  • Strong teamwork skills.

Education/Experience Required:


  • Graduate of a recognized Legal Assistant, Paralegal or Law Clerk program preferred.
  • Minimum three years' litigation experience, preferably in insurance defence.
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