Litigation& Insolvency Legal Assistant - EdmontonABOUT OGILVIE LLPOgilvie was built in 1920on a tradition of building relationships and working alongside our clients, andthat is still our philosophy a century later. With offices located in Edmontonand Calgary, we are leaders in Corporate & Commercial, Real Estate,Litigation, and Wills & Estates Law.Ogilvie provides its staff withan opportunity to be challenged and rewarded by working in a dynamic,team-oriented environment alongside some of the top lawyers in Alberta. Puttingour clients first is at the center of all we do at Ogilvie, and our specializedlegal teams work side by side with our clients to help them achieve and furthertheir business goals.Creating successful clientrelationships is central to our work culture, and we are always looking fortalented new people to grow our pool of expertise and provide quality serviceto our clients. If you think you would be a outstanding addition to our team, wewould love to hear from you.THE OPPORTUNITYWe are currentlyinviting applications from legal assistants with a minimum of 1year of legal experience who are eager to grow, take ownership, and build theirskills within the litigation department in our Edmonton office.This role primarily supportsa partner whose practice centers on bankruptcy, insolvency, and commercial litigation,as well as providing support to other associates and paralegals within thedepartment. The successful candidate will be confident, organized, and flexible— someone who is equally comfortable taking direction and showing initiative,and who thrives in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment. A willingnessto learn and a positive, professional attitude are essential; prior experiencein insolvency is considered an asset.Our positions offercompetitive compensation based on qualifications and experience.Hours of work are 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESOpen, draft, maintain and prepare avariety of legal documents including briefs, factums,



court documents and insolvencyapplications and related materialsPrepare detailed notices, reports,and packages for all necessary parties, entering complete file progress onapplicable systems, including filing material with the courtsPrepare pre-trial and trial documentsincluding maintenance of all trial binders and limitation trackingCoordinate and schedule applications,questionings, and meetings, and maintain calendarsPreparation of accounts and timeentryGeneral administrative tasksincluding data entry, photocopying, and scanning, and file managementRespond to daily inquiries fromlawyers, legal assistants, and clientsOther duties as assignedDESIRED SKILL SETHigh professionalism and the ability to respectconfidentialityAbility to manage competing priorities and switchbetween tasks efficientlyReceptive to direction and able to act on instructionsaccurately and promptlyDemonstrates initiative and the confidence to flagissues or seek clarification proactivelyAbility to work well within a fast-paced environmentunder tight deadlinesFamiliarity with litigation procedures and courtprocesses; prior exposure to insolvency is an asset but it not requiredExperience with court filingsStrong organizational skillsStrong interpersonal skills and professional manners inclient and court-facing communicationsReliable and accountableHas excellent verbal and written communication skillsMust be able to work independently as well as within ateam environmentTECHNICAL ASSETSMust have working knowledge of MS Excel, Word, Outlook,TeamsWorking knowledge of iPro or other Litigation softwarean assetACUMIN knowledge an assetNet Documents knowledge an assetEDUCATION & EXPERIENCEGraduate of an accredited legal assistant or paralegalprogram, or equivalent practical experienceDirect litigation experience is an asset; candidateswith a strongacademic background and a demonstrated eagerness to learnare equally encouraged to apply.APPLICATIONSWe thank all applicants for their interest in Ogilvie; however, onlythose candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

📌 Litigation & Insolvency Legal Assistant (Edmonton)
🏢 Ogilvie
📍 Edmonton