Job DutiesScheduling and Calendar Management: Keeping track of court dates and deadlines, arranging meetings, block scheduling preparation time, and ensuring that the team and all parties are informed of important dates and events.Correspondence: Handling communications related to cases, including drafting and sending letters, emails, and other correspondence to clients, witnesses, and opposing counsel.Meeting Preparation: Prepare for and organize meetings, questionings, court appearances, and trials. This includes assembling necessary documents, and working with our administrative staff to set up meeting space and ensure all necessary technology and materials are available.Client Interaction: Communicate with clients to collect information, update them on case progress, and coordinate meetings and communications.Court Filings: Assisting with the preparation, filing, and service of court documents, including tracking completion and reporting to team members and to clients.Drafting court documents: Prepare drafts of routine and/or low-complexity court documents under the direction and supervision of the responsible lawyer. Such documents may include statements of claim and defence in routine matters, affidavits of records, notices, disclosure statements, consent orders, and other documents.Billing and Timekeeping: Tracking billable hours and client disbursements and expenses, reviewing draft invoices, and managing expense reports relating to cases.Legal Research: Conduct preliminary legal research, public record searches and gather background information from other sources as needed or directed.Trial Support: Organizing documents including exhibits, and preparing trial binders,



and assisting with logistics during the trial.Required SkillsA strong work ethic: Dedication to performing meticulous work, even under pressure and tight deadlines, is essential. A strong work ethic also includes attention to detail, reliability and consistency in meeting the demands of the role.Organizational Skills: Manage multiple cases and significant volumes of documents to keep everything orderly and accessible.Critical thinking: The ability to think critically and solve problems creatively is invaluable, especially in complex cases or unexpected issues during litigation.Attention to client needs: Understanding and anticipating the needs of clients, and maintaining a professional demeanor in all interactions, to positively impact client satisfaction and the firm’s success.A commitment to learning and professional development: Staying informed about new laws, regulations, procedures and technological advancements in the constantly evolving field of law.A team player attitude: Working with lawyers, paralegals, and administrative staff.Resilience and stress management: You will be expected to maintain composure and professionalism when in what can be from time to time a high-pressure and demanding workplace.Ethical judgment: Upholding high ethical standards and integrity, especially in handling confidential information and dealing with sensitive issues.Technical skills:



Proficiency in using Microsoft Office as well as other law firm software and an openness to adopting new tools to increase efficiency and accuracy in tasks.Self-Management: The ability to manage your own time, priorities, and responsibilities to effectively ensure that all tasks are completed on schedule and to a high standard.You must have experience. While we love to help people learn and grow, we don’t have time for that right now. We need legal assistants with experience in family law and civil litigation. The ideal candidate will be able to take initiative on work that needs to be done and complete tasks with minimal hand-holding.This is a full‑time job where you are expected to manage a caseload, so you absolutely must be able to work *in the office* for 40 hours per week. There is an opportunity for bonus compensation for those who can demonstrate their contribution to the firm's success.Job TypeFull-timePay$48,000.00-$74,500.00 per yearAdditional payBonus payBenefitsDental careEmployee assistance programExtended health careLife insuranceOn‑site gymScheduleMonday to FridayAbility to commute / relocateCalgary, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)Application questionsDo you have a diploma from a recognized legal assistant or paralegal program in Canada?Do you have post‑secondary education in a law‑related field, such as sociology, English, philosophy, communication studies, social anthropology, psychology, business, criminal justice, law enforcement, economics, etc?ExperienceRecent Alberta legal assistant or paralegal: 5 years (required)Work LocationIn person#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Legal Assistant - $48,000 - $74,500 A Year (Winnipeg)
🏢 Fair Legal
📍 Winnipeg