Legal Assistant - Edmonton, Canada - Bishop & McKenzie LLP

Description

Key Functions:

• Responsible for managing a portfolio of unsecured collections files
• Communicating directly with clients in a professional manner
• Preparation of pleadings
• Drafting various types of correspondence.
• Conducting various types of searches
• Registering encumbrances at Land Titles and PPR
• Determining payment plans with debtors
• Calculating balances and administering payments
• Preparing and sending weekly billings

Requirements:

• Legal Assistant certificate/diploma or equivalent experience

years in a legal assistant capacity

• Experience in a litigation or collections legal assistant capacity an asset
• Ability to work independently in a fastpaced environment within deadlines
• Strong computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically, Outlook, Word and Excel, as well as document management systems
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work as a team player
• Detailed records maintenance skills
• Strong customer service orientated
• Experience in using Prolaw and/or Techcom systems would be an asset

Our firm is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values, respects, and supports different lived experiences and perspectives.

We offer a full benefit package, holiday entitlement in the first year, and an employer contributed RRSP.


Salary:
$40,000.00-$60,000.00 per year


Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Onsite gym
• Paid time off
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:

Bishop & McKenzie has stringent In-Office COVID-19 protocols (including mandatory vaccinations) in place to ensure all employees and their families stay safe and well.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Edmonton, AB T5J 1V3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

- legal assistant: 1 year (preferred)

- office: 1 year (preferred)


Work Location:
One location