McCuaig Desrochers LLP has a full-time legal assistant opportunity to join our team working with two of our Associates practicing in various types of litigation and employment law. This position involves both assistant and paralegal work.
Position Overview:
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following core duties:
- Provide comprehensive legal administrative support, including drafting, compiling, and coordinating correspondence, legal documents, and pleadings
- Assist with preparation for court applications, questionings, hearings, mediations and trials
- Manage timelines for court filings
- Regular contact with clients and handle new client intakes
- Prepare client accounts and follow up on receivables
- Perform complex editing and formatting for correspondence and documents
- Document management duties including filing, limitation and diary system
- Building a positive rapport with staff, lawyers and clients
- Follow instructions and be able to thrive in a professional team environment
Key Qualifications and Education:
In addition to experience with the above, the candidate would have the following background, skills and experience:
- Post-secondary education from a recognized Legal Assistant or Paralegal program
- Minimum of three years of experience working in a litigation and/or employment legal assistant role
- Has a high level of accuracy and strong attention to detail
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- The ability to prioritize work and meet tight deadlines
- A positive, self-starter attitude with the ability to take initiative
- A high level of professionalism while working closely with lawyers, staff and clients
Career Package:
We offer a positive, challenging and progressive work environment together with a competitive salary/benefits package commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Qualified candidates may apply in confidence by submitting your resume and cover letter to Jennifer Bell at [email protected].
About McCuaig Desrochers LLP:
We are a mid-sized, full-service law firm located in downtown Edmonton, Alberta. We have an outstanding history as the proud successor of one of the oldest law firms in the Edmonton area. Our origins date back to 1895, when established by the Honourable Alexander Cameron Rutherford in Old Strathcona. We continue his legacy by providing the highest quality of service to our individual, corporate and institutional clients at a reasonable cost. Our lawyers are experienced, have attained high academic standing, and have earned an excellent reputation before the Courts and in the community.
**We thank all applicants for applying, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
Experience:
- legal assistant: 3 years (required)
Location:
- Edmonton, AB T5J 2Z1 (preferred)
Work Location: In person
