We have a dynamic team of professionals who are highly motivated with strong team spirit to provide exceptional support to our lawyers and clients. We are currently recruiting for a full-time Litigation Legal Assistant to join our Edmonton office.
Position Overview:
Our Litigation Legal Assistant is responsible for providing legal and administrative support to lawyers with litigation and insolvency practices. This role involves supporting lawyers in the preparation, organization, and filing of court documents, pleadings, affidavits, and briefs in various areas of civil litigation.
Job Responsibilities:
· Maintaining organized and complete files within an electronic document management system
· Managing correspondence, booking appointments and diarizing deadlines
· Managing incoming mail and e-mail
· Billings and other practice management tasks
· Coordinating the flow of documents between internal and external clients at all levels
· Working proactively and initiating follow up actions to expedite the flow of work
· Performing conflict searches, file openings and file closings
· Preparing, drafting and revising legal documents and letters independently with minimal direction
· Assisting with preparation for questionings and briefs as required
Our Ideal Candidate:
· Possesses an exceptional attention to detail
· Has excellent verbal and written communication skills
· Maintains professionalism, confidentiality and discretion
· Demonstrates exceptional time management and organizational skills
· Prioritizes customer service both internally and externally
· Demonstrates excellent problem-solving skills
· Is highly motivated, self-directed and pro-active
· Is able to handle multiple tasks efficiently and work well independently with little supervision
Key Qualifications and Education:
· Post-secondary diploma or certificate in accredited legal assistant or paralegal program and/or successful career history in the role of a legal assistant
· Minimum 3 years’ experience in litigation and/or insolvency
· Strong understanding of the litigation process, Rules of Court and filing procedures at various courts
· Strong technical skills including advanced knowledge of Office 365
What you will find at McLennan Ross:
· A highly professional environment that is built on a strong culture and spirit of teamwork.
· Proven high quality of service and commitment to our clients and each other.
· A challenging and progressive work environment.
· An employer who is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion.
Career Package:
We offer a challenging and progressive work environment together with an excellent and competitive salary/benefits package commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Qualified and talented candidates may submit their resume via email and include a cover letter to include some career highlights that demonstrate a strong fit to our requirements to:
McLennan Ross LLP, Human Resources
600 McLennan Ross Building
12220 Stony Plain Road NW Edmonton, AB T5N 3Y4
E-mail: [email protected]
About McLennan Ross:
At McLennan Ross, you will find a community of people who are passionate about the work we do and who genuinely value and support one another. While we foster a team approach, we also value the diverse contributions and individuality of all our members.
With a shared commitment to excellence, we make a national impact through our work with clients across Canada. Our lawyers have been involved in numerous landmark cases, at all levels of the Canadian judicial system, including the Supreme Court of Canada. Many of our cases have profoundly affected the legal framework in which many businesses operate today.
Our open-door policy means you will benefit from a strong support base. It is our deep-seated belief that through continuous collaboration, we are not only providing our clients with the best possible service, we are cultivating an environment where everyone has the opportunity to learn and grow.
As a firm, we are defined by our values. They drive us. They inspire us. They inform everything we do.
Our Values:
1. Unrivaled Client Focus
Our client experience is second to none. We strive for excellence in Law and are always looking for creative, practical solutions to get the best results for our clients and the firm.
2. Passionate and driven
We’re all in! We are passionate about the work we do and are driven by results.
3. Genuine and approachable
We are unpretentious and no one calls us stuffy. We welcome diversity and know that we are better together.
4. Make a difference
We care about our clients, our community and each other and we want to make a difference in the lives of those around us.
Visit us online at mross.com.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $52,000.00-$65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Work Location: In person
