Full-time Family Law Legal Assistant - Red Deer, Canada - Kensian & Associates

Description

Kensian & Associates is looking for an experienced family law Legal Assistant / Paralegal to join our tight-knit team in Red Deer.

Kensian & Associates isn't just a law firm.

It is a group of like-minded, passionate professionals dedicated to helping our clients find effective solutions to their legal matters.

At Kensian & Associates, we respect our clients, but we love our staff. We rely on our Legal Assistants to provide high-quality client service and understand their value.

As a Legal Assistant, you play a direct role in our firm.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day operations on each file and ensure that the lawyer is up-to-date on all files, at all times.

At Kensian & Associates, employee satisfaction is important to us, so we work hard to ensure our people are motivated, engaged and empowered.

We believe in recognizing our team in meaningful ways for a job well done.


Our work environment includes:

• Competitive Salary
• Flexible Work Arrangements or Compressed Work Week, if desired
• Growth Opportunities and Training
• Benefits, including Dental, Vision and Extended Health Care
• Performance driven bonuses
• Modern Office Setting
• Paid time off
• 3+ years experience in Civil or Family Law as a legal assistant (required)
• Completed a recognized postsecondary Legal Assistant or Paralegal program
• Experience with Real Estate, Corporate and/or Immigration Law is an asset, but not required
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft 365, Adobe Acrobat and general office procedures
• Proficiency in English writing
• Attention to detail
• Committed to producing accurate, highquality work
• Organized and able to prioritize your work with a proven ability to exercise a high initiative while projecting a tactful and diplomatic approach at all times
• Strong communication skills
• Able to multitask and meet tight deadlines
• Familiarity with law, legal procedures and protocols, and the court system
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment
• Have a good sense of humor when times get trying and love helping to build a team environment

Duties will include:

• Managing files from open to close
• Drafting documents
• Managing incoming inquiries from current and prospective clients.
• Making client appointments and managing calendars
• Booking court dates and maintaining a client court diary for deadlines and appearances
• Liaising with court staff and other law offices
• Other legal duties as required.

The position includes benefits after 3 months and pays a starting salary competitive with firms of similar size and practice type in the area.

Salary commensurate with experience.

We look forward to meeting you


Salary:
negotiable based on experience


Schedule:
Monday to Friday (Compressed Work Week Negotiable)

No weekends


Ability to commute/relocate:

Red Deer, AB T4N 6L5:
reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)


Experience:

legal assistant: 3+ years (required)


Work Location:
In person


Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
$35,000.00-$70,000.00 per year


Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Red Deer, AB T4N 6L5:

reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)


Education:

• Secondary School (required)

Experience:

- legal assistant: 3 years (required)


Work Location:
In person