Legal Assistant

VanderLeek Law is looking to hire a Legal Assistant to join our growing team. Our practice areas are Wills, Estates, Trusts, and Guardianship & Trusteeship, with a focus on providing services to families with children with long-term disabilities. As we are a small team, we work collaboratively to establish and maintain long-lasting client relationships.

We are looking for a Legal Assistant who can work both independently and collaboratively, has great customer service skills, and has a sharp eye for detail. The ideal candidate for this role would have 2-3 years experience working in a law firm (with Legal Assistant Diploma preferred), and would have strong communication, time management, and problem solving skills.

Responsibilities include:

● Detailed Drafting - various legal documents and correspondence for clients and third parties

● File Management - monitoring files, determination of next steps, maintenance of internal databases, determination of file priorities, managing a diary system, preparing accounts

● Scheduling - client meetings, court applications, other various appointments, preparation for client appointments

● Exceptional Client Care - respond to emails, calls, inquiries in a timely manner,



keeping the client informed throughout the process

● Filing Documents - with the Court and the Land Titles Office

● Supporting the Team - provide support to other team members when required and assistance in other administrative duties relating to the practice

Key Requirements:

● Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, client relationship management software, and legal accounting software

● Reliable, adaptable, professional, organized

● Solid skills in customer service, time management, and problem solving

● Effective communication skills and demonstrated ability to handle confidential info

● Familiarity with Mac operating systems is an asset

● Commissioner for Oaths in Alberta is an asset The Role:

● Office hours are 8:30am to 5:00pm Monday to Friday

● Primarily in office work with some possibility of flexibility

● Competitive salary, commensurate with experience

● Benefits and paid vacation

Pay: From $55,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking

Work Location: In person

📌 Legal Assistant (Calgary)
🏢 VanderLeek Law
📍 Calgary