Legal Assistant/Paralegal – Litigation (Southside Edmonton)

Emery Jamieson LLP is seeking an experienced litigation legal assistant or paralegal to work directly with Jas Sadhra in our Southside Edmonton office. We are looking for a proactive skilled who takes ownership of files, keeps matters moving, and thrives in a busy litigation practice.

Emery Jamieson LLP is one of Edmonton's oldest and most respected law firms, combining a longstanding reputation for excellence with a modern approach to legal practice.

Responsibilities

- Manage litigation files from opening to closing, including court filings, scheduling, deadlines, client communication, and limitation tracking.
- Draft correspondence, pleadings, affidavits, court forms, Affidavits of Records, and undertaking responses.
- Maintain lawyer calendars, coordinate meetings, diarize next steps, and ensure files progress efficiently.
- Handle billing, time entry, trust requests, and file administration.
- Conduct court filings, searches, conflict checks, legal research, and registry searches.
- Prepare and file documents through the Personal Property Registry and Land Titles systems, including writ registrations and registrations, amendments, and discharges affecting title.




- Review and proofread documents for accuracy and compliance with Alberta court procedures.

Qualifications • Minimum 5 years of litigation legal assistant or paralegal experience.

- Strong knowledge of Alberta litigation procedures and the Rules of Court.
- Ability to prepare routine litigation documents with minimal supervision.
- Highly organized, detail oriented, and able to manage competing deadlines while proactively tracking limitations and next steps.
- Professional, proactive, and dependable.
- Experience with legal practice management software. We currently use PCLaw and are transitioning to Acumin and NetDocuments. Experience with these platforms is an asset, not a requirement.
- Experience with Remindex, Personal Property Registry (PPR), and Land Titles systems is an asset.

Why Join Emery Jamieson LLP?
- Join one of Edmonton's most established law firms.
- Be part of a collaborative team that values professionalism, respect, client service, and career growth.

Please send your resume to [email protected]. Emery Jamieson LLP is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and equal opportunity employment. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Work Location: In person

📌 Legal Assistant/Paralegal – Litigation (Southside Edmonton)
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