Overview

Join our agile legal team as a dedicated Legal Assistant, where your organizational prowess and keen eye for detail will play a vital role in supporting our legal operations. This energetic position offers an exciting opportunity to engage in a variety of administrative and research tasks, ensuring the smooth functioning of legal processes. As a key team member, you will assist with document preparation, data management, and client communications, all while maintaining high standards of accuracy and professionalism. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about contributing to impactful legal work, this role is perfect for you!

Responsibilities
Proofread and review legal documents for accuracy, clarity, and consistency before filing or submission
Schedule appointments, mediations, meetings, and court appearances for lawyers
Manage project timelines by coordinating deadlines, tracking case progress, and organizing case files
Perform data entry tasks with precision to ensure all case information is accurately recorded in relevant databases
Maintain organized filing systems for physical and electronic documents, ensuring easy retrieval and compliance with confidentiality standards




Handle clerical duties including answering phones with skilled etiquette, scheduling appointments, and managing correspondence
Manage monthly billing, including collecting retainers from clients

Qualifications
2+ years experience in administrative roles within a legal or professional setting
Strong proofreading skills coupled with excellent writing abilities for drafting memos, summaries, and legal correspondence
Familiarity with legal research platforms such as Clio an asset
Exceptional organizational skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines efficiently
Knowledge of legal drafting standards, data entry procedures, filing protocols, and phone etiquette
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to join our team as a Legal Assistant. We offer competitive compensation and perks packages. If you meet the qualifications outlined above, please submit your resume for consideration.

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:
Dental care
Extended health care
Paid time off

Work Location: In person

📌 Legal Assistant Calgary
🏢 BDL Family Law
📍 Calgary