19 Apr
|
Preszler Injury Lawyers
|
Airdrie
19 Apr
Preszler Injury Lawyers
Airdrie
Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2g8wf1
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
At Preszler Law Firm, we believe our people, our culture and the way we do business is important. That's why when we hire; we look for a combination of fit and skills.
We have an exciting opportunity to join as a hybrid Legal Assistant/Paralegal working in the Litigation Department based in Calgary. Your role will include but are not limited to the following:
Main Tasks and Responsibilities:
• Preparing, editing, and proofreading correspondence
• Inputting data into FileVine for limitation tracking
• Arranging questioning, mediations, pre-trial, and settlement conferences
• Pre and post preparation for questioning, mediations, and pre-trials
• Handling incoming mail
• Maintaining lawyer's calendar
• Drafting pleadings
• Reviewing and organizing Mediation Briefs
• Managing files through all stages of the legal process
• Drafting routine correspondence and memos
• Ensuring court filings are completed in an accurate and timely manner
• Requisitioning cheques for payment of invoices and court fees
• Assisting with intake calls from prospective clients
• Maintain regular contact with clients
• Other duties as assigned
Experience and Qualifications:
• Legal Assistant or Paralegal Diploma required
• Legal Experience – Minimum 5 years personal injury experience recommended
• Highly proficient with digital file‑management systems and legal technology platforms, with the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new tools
• Have excellent time management and organizational skills and the ability to work independently
• Be empathetic with an effective ability to build rapport with clients
• Excellent accuracy and the ability to exercise initiative and good judgement
• Flexible and adaptable to changing work demands, volumes and schedules
• Other clerical and administrative support duties as directed by the management and/or legal team
• Preferred knowledge of the processes for the Office of the Public Trustee, Workers’ Compensation Board and Motor Vehicle Accident Claims Fund
• Knowledge and understanding of the Alberta Rules of Court
We offer a friendly work environment, a competitive salary, and a benefits package. This is a full-time position with flexibility to work hybrid after 3 months.
We thank all applicants however only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• In office gym
• Paid time off
• Work from home
Schedule:
• 8 hour shift
• Mon-Fri
Work Location: In person, Hybrid after 3 months
Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2g8wf1
📌 Paralegal (Airdrie)
🏢 Preszler Injury Lawyers
📍 Airdrie