Taylor Janis LLP is a boutique law firm, with offices located in Edmonton, Calgary and Vancouver.
We are a collegial law firm and are currently looking for an enthusiastic, service-oriented Legal Assistant with Litigation and Wills and Estates experience to join our Edmonton Office who shares our passion for providing quality legal services within a team of dedicated lawyers and staff.
JOB TYPE Legal Assistant Job Type: Full time, Edmonton Office REQUIREMENTS AND CANDIDATE ASSETS The ideal candidate will: Have a Legal Assistant Diploma or Certificate;
Have at least 2 years of experience with Litigation and Wills and Estates
Have developed professional communication skills;
Have strong organizational skills with an emphasis on attention to detail;
Have a positive attitude and willing to take initiative;
Able to provide fulsome support to more than 1 lawyer; and
Is self-motivated and can work independently but also values in a team-based environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES Preparing and typing correspondence, pleadings, etc;
Arranging for court filing of documents;




Preparing and maintaining a diarizing system for court dates, questionings, meetings and appointments;
Tracking the lawyer's billing statistics, including retainers received and overdue/unpaid accounts;
Processing all relevant incoming and outgoing mail;
Scheduling appointments and meetings and preparing documentation for those appointments and meetings;
Assisting clients over the phone and via email with requests for updates on file matters and information on billing matters;
Scheduling court runners and couriers;
Maintaining client files in paper and electronic form;
Helping cover reception telephones; and
Assisting couriers and other guests that attend the office from time to time.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? Access to keen mentorship in a collegial and welcoming environment in order to develop the skills and knowledge needed;
Work in an interesting, rewarding, and ever-changing area of the law;

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📌 Legal Assistant with Litigation and Wills and Estates Experience (Alberta)
🏢 Taylor Janis Workplace Law
📍 Alberta