Criminal Law Legal Assistant - Calgary, AB TR C

Job Summary · We are in search of an experienced Legal Assistant  (Permanent Full Time) . Our office is a high volume and fast paced criminal law firm in downtown Calgary. Key functions of the job would include general administrative support for 2-4 lawyers with daily tasks such ...

Job description

Job Summary

We are in search of an experienced Legal Assistant  (Permanent Full Time) . Our office is a high volume and fast paced criminal law firm in downtown Calgary. Key functions of the job would include general administrative support for 2-4 lawyers with daily tasks such as answering telephone inquiries, processing new clients, opening files, drafting and sending correspondence to clients, lawyers, courts (Clerks and Judiciary), Crown Prosecutors and any other stakeholders associated with our files, maintaining lawyer calendars and diarizing dates.

This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented individual with strong organizational skills to contribute to a dynamic legal team. If you meet the requirements above and are interested in joining our team as a Legal Assistant, please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Answer telephone inquiries
• Communicate with new and existing clients by telephone, email, and in person
• Open, organize, and maintain legal files
• Draft and send correspondence to clients and lawyers, courts (Clerks and Judiciary), Crown Prosecutors and any other stakeholders associated with our files
• Maintain lawyer calendars and diarizing dates
• Perform data entry tasks and manage electronic filing systems

Requirements

• Must have prior experience using PC Law
• Commitment to punctuality and a positive can-do attitude
• Excellent written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills required
• A high level of attention to detail and organization
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Calendar)
• Ability to handle highly confidential material
• Ability to operate in a high volume, fast paced environment
• Ideal candidates will have a minimum 4 years experience providing administrative support within a criminal law firm environment
• Experience in bookkeeping, payroll, accounting software considered an asset
• A paralegal certificate or degree in legal studies is preferred but not required

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $45,000.00-$50,000.00 per year

Application question(s):

• Do you have experience with any Law Firm Accounting Programs?

Education:

• Secondary School (required)

Experience:

• Legal Assistant: 4 years (required)

Location:

• Calgary, AB T2R 0C5 (preferred)

Work Location: In person