Litigation Legal Assistant – Edmonton

We are currently seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to join our Edmonton office.  Please review the following and if this sets out that perfect opportunity for you, we look forward to hearing from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Daily correspondence, document preparation, dictation, drafting and filing court documents.
• File preparation and management.
• Book court dates, questionnings and communicate with other parties.
• Conduct searches and carry out investigation through internet and other means.
• Liaise with legal assistants, paralegals, lawyers and clients on file progress.
• General administrative duties including entering time and preparing accounts.
• Other duties as required.

Key Competencies:

• An understanding of various litigation proceedings.
• Good computer skills with experience in MS Outlook, Excel and Word.
• Strong attention to detail, oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact confidently with paralegals, lawyers and clients.
• Strong teamwork skills.

Education/Experience Required:

• Graduate of recognized Legal Assistant, Paralegal or Law Clerk program preferred.
• Minimum three years’ litigation experience.

To apply for this position, please contact Jodi Horb at jhorb@brownleelaw.com.  We thank all candidates for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.