Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated litigation Legal Assistant to join our dynamic legal team. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills and have a passion for the legal field. This role is essential in providing support to attorneys and ensuring the smooth operation of our legal practice. The Legal Assistant will be responsible for a variety of tasks that contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of our legal services.

Duties

- Assist attorneys with legal drafting, including motions, pleadings, and correspondence.
- Conduct thorough legal research to support case preparation and strategy.
- Maintain organized files and documentation, ensuring easy access to important information.
- Manage phone communications with clients, courts, and other legal professionals, demonstrating excellent phone etiquette.
- Write clear and concise summaries of legal documents and case notes.
- Proofread legal documents for accuracy and compliance with court requirements.
- Perform data entry tasks to maintain up-to-date records in our systems.
- Provide clerical support, including scheduling appointments, managing calendars, and coordinating meetings.
- Utilize iManage software for document management and organization.

Requirements

- Proven 1- 2 years experience as a Legal Assistant within a law firm in Calgary or Alberta.




- Strong skills in legal drafting, research, and writing are essential.
- Excellent phone etiquette and communication skills are required for client interactions.
- Proficiency in data entry with attention to detail is necessary.
- Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
- Familiarity with iManage or similar document management systems is a plus.
- A proactive attitude towards problem-solving and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- A commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professionalism in all aspects of work.
- Fluency in other languages French , Mandarin, Hindi, Punjabi , Tagalog , Spanish , Arabic etc would be an asset

Join us as we strive to provide exceptional legal services while fostering an workplace of growth and collaboration. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract

Pay: $41,617.42-$72,732.37 per year

Benefits

- Employee assistance program
- Paid time off

Flexible language requirement:
- French not required

Application question(s):
- Do you have an experience in Law firm financial software Cosmolex?

Education:
- AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)

Experience:
- legal assistant: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Legal Assistant -Litigation (Calgary)
🏢 Three Dimensions Law
📍 Calgary