Legal Assistant - Edmonton, Canada - WITTEN LLP

WITTEN LLP

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Edmonton, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

WITTEN LLP is a busy downtown law firm with immediate open positions for excellent legal support staff. We offer competitive compensation, excellent benefits and a friendly, inclusive, team-oriented environment. Submit your resume to join our team of legal professionals in the following practice area.

Applications are being accepted for a
Legal Assistant to join a general corporate/commercial practice involving commercial real estate transactions and corporate commercial transactions

Responsibilities include:

File management, creating and maintaining an efficient filing system (physical and electronic files).
Billing and timekeeping functions.
Drafting letters, documents and correspondence.
Prioritizing and monitoring the various components of commercial and corporate transactions.
Ordering and analyzing due diligence searches.
Calculating, drafting and analyzing financial documentation.
Handling the receipt and disbursement of transaction funds and reporting.
Maintaining a diarization system for future tasks.
Providing excellent client service, positive rapport with lawyers, clients, team members with professional communication skills.

Skills and Abilities:

Ability and aptitude to learn, enthusiastic for continued learning and career growth.
A positive selfstarter who follows instructions and takes initiative.
Able to interact with the appropriate level of tact and diplomacy.
Ability to work in a fastpaced environment.
Excellent computer skills including word, excel and outlook.
Sound ability to adhere to deadlines, manage work volume, and complete priorities.
Excellent multitasking abilities.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Benefits: