Our client is a highly regarded international law firm with a vibrant Calgary office. They are currently looking for a Legal Assistant to join their dynamic Employment and Labour team.
Responsibilities:
• Drafting, preparing and typing of documents, correspondence, pleadings and various documents and court forms.
• Preparing, compiling, serving and filing court documents
• Preparing, compiling, serving and filing documents.
• Manage communications and correspondence by phone, voicemail, email, and mail.
• Maintaining lawyers’ calendar and bring forward system.
• Preparation of expense reports, docket entries, accounts and other administrative duties.
• Managing and coordinating lawyers’ schedules, including coordinating client meetings, conference calls and travel arrangements.
• Manage and respond to client inquiries and conducting follow up, as required.
• Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
• Legal Assistant diploma from an accredited college plus a minimum of one (1) to five (5) years of legal assistant experience in Employment and Labour or Litigation law;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Attention to detail, proofreading and accuracy are required; proven ability to produce a high quality and quantity of work under tight timelines
• Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent organizational and follow up skills; ability to exercise sound judgment in setting priorities
• A high-level of discretion, sensitivity, and confidentiality
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Excellent problem solving skills, and the ability to work with little instruction
• Responsive and proactive
At Urban Legal Recruitment we guarantee discretion and confidentiality. Qualified candidates should forward their resume in strict confidence to Shona Tischner at shona@urbanlegal.ca
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
The contents of emails you send from this page may contain confidential and/or privileged subject matter. By sending email with your resume as a file attachment, you acknowledge and accept that Urban Legal cannot be held legally responsible for any insecure aspects inherent to email. Like other forms of communication, e-mail communications may be vulnerable to interception by unauthorized parties. Every precaution will be taken to ensure your interest in any position posted on our website and application materials are kept in strict confidence upon receipt.
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The contents of emails you send from this page may contain confidential and/or privileged subject matter. By sending email with your resume as a file attachment, you acknowledge and accept that Urban Legal cannot be held legally responsible for any insecure aspects inherent to email. Like other forms of communication, e-mail communications may be vulnerable to interception by unauthorized parties. Every precaution will be taken to ensure your interest in any position posted on our website and application materials are kept in strict confidence upon receipt.
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