LAA-26-43 - Legal Assistant - Family (18-Month Temp) - Calgary
Calgary Office, 605 5 Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Job Description
Posted Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 8:00 AM

Legal Aid Alberta is seeking to fill a Temporary 18-month Legal Assistant - Family position inour Calgary office.This position will appeal to an individual that likes to take initiative, is client focused and is exceptionally solid in delivering high-quality results.

Who We Are

As a publicly funded, non-profit organization, Legal Aid Alberta provides affordable legal services in family law,domestic violence, child welfare, immigration, and youth and adult criminal defense. We are Alberta-wide, with 300 staff and 1,200 private practice lawyers helping people overcome their legal challenges in more than 75 communities across the province.

Who You Are

Working at Legal Aid Alberta means you care about people and empathize with their situation. You have excellent communication skills especially in tough situations. You’re computer-savvy and more organized than anyone you know. Fast-paced work environments give you a rush and you’re always up for a challenge. You love learning new things, solving problems, and can adapt to change quickly. You care deeply about the success of our team and our organization.

Job Description

Reporting to the Office Manager, some of the key responsibilities include:

Prepare and manage a large volume of internal and external legal documents, correspondence, and materials in a variety of hard copy and electronic formats.

Gather, analyze, and organize information provided by clients, opposing counsel,



and other third parties for active files or court docket lists including legal, financial, and other documents.

Maintain files on database and in hardcopy.

Manage calendars, book appointments, schedule court dates, file diarization, and prepare supporting materials.

File documents with court and oversee court running of documents to and from LAA offices to the courthouse.

Maintain various documents for tracking work completed on legal files and recording of file statistics.

Commission documents as required.

Prepare draft invoices and statements of account.

Coverage for administrative duties as required.

Coverage for co-workers during vacations and other leaves

Participate in meetings as required.

Other duties as directed by management.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Legal Assistant Diploma or Certificate is required.

Minimum 2-year experience in family law an asset.

Knowledge and Skills:

Knowledge of legal support processes.

Candidates with family law experience will be considered an asset

Computer literacy, including MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and Legal Files.

Experience in accurately maintaining a database.

Annual Salary Range: $54,378 to $77,910

What We Offer: Perks of working with us

Competitive wage

Health anddentalbenefits

Health and wellness accounts

Employee assistance program

Hybrid work opportunities

Requirements

Successful candidate will be required to provide an acceptable criminal record check and social media screening.

Calgary Office, 605 5 Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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📌 -43 - Legal Assistant - Family (18-Month Temp) - Calgary (Alberta)
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