- Provide legal administrative support to two lawyers- Prepare, format and finalize legal documents, including correspondence, pleadings, motion materials, affidavits, factums, briefs and other litigation documents- Proofread and edit materials for accuracy, grammar, punctuation, formatting and completeness- Support lawyers and law clerks with document collection, organization, follow-up and procedural research- Manage the lawyer’s calendar and litigation schedule, coordinating discoveries, mediations, hearings, motions, examinations, meetings and other appearances- Monitor limitation periods, court deadlines, filing requirements and service obligations- Respond to telephone and email inquiries and liaise with clients, opposing counsel, court offices, experts, witnesses, vendors and internal business partners- Establish, maintain, organize and update physical and electronic files- Maintain accurate file information in case management software- Review and process file-related payment and expense requests- Use the Rules of Civil Procedure and court processes to assist with procedural steps,



document preparation and file progression- Identify opportunities to improve administrative processes and support efficient legal-team workflow- Provide reception relief and perform additional miscellaneous administrative duties- Maintain witness, subpoena and fee lists- Arrange lawyers’ files for trial access- Inform witnesses of scheduled court appearancesRequirements- Diploma in Legal Assistant or Law Clerk studies is considered an asset; equivalent combination of education, training and relevant litigation experience will also be considered- Detailed knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure and familiarity with litigation processes, court forms and filing requirements is preferred- Solid ability to proofread, edit and format legal documents with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail- Ability to work independently, show initiative and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment- Strong oral and written communication skills- Strong interpersonal and client service skills- Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively within a team environment while managing responsibilities independently- Adaptability and flexibility to changing priorities, deadlines and work demands- Excellent organizational and priority-setting skills#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Corporate/Commercial Legal Assistant (Calgary)
🏢 Dentons
📍 Calgary