03 Oct
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MLT Aikins
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Calgary
03 Oct
MLT Aikins
Calgary
Job Title: Litigation Legal Assistant – Calgary MLT Aikins is a full-service law firm of more than 375 lawyers across the four western provinces. Named one of Canada’s best law firms by the Globe and Mail, MLT Aikins is the only law firm to have offices in Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Saskatoon, Muskeg Lake Cree Nation, Regina and Winnipeg. This position is responsible for providing administrative and clerical support forlawyers in the advocacy group of the Calgary office.
Our ideal candidate is self-motivated and highly organized, has superior computer, proofreading and time management skills and excellent interpersonal and communication skills and is able to work independently, follow instructions with minimal supervision and thrive in a fast-paced, professional team environment. Creating documents from standard forms or handwritten notes and editing various legal documents Preparing court materials such as books of authorities, application records, appeal records, factums and extracts and key evidence Maintaining lawyers’ calendar and contacts, scheduling client appointments as directed and arranging travel schedules as necessary Preparing client billings,
responding to billing inquiries and coordinating with clients for billing preference Graduate of a recognized legal assistant program (equivalencies will be considered) Minimum of three to five years of experience in an active litigation practice Advanced computer skills including Word, Excel, Outlook and document management software Familiarity with insolvency matters would be an asset Experience working on Federal Court filings would be an asset Excellent verbal and written communication skills along with strong proofreading, writing, spelling and grammar skills Ability to follow instructions with minimal supervision Competitive salary including individual performance bonus Our diversity statement MLT Aikins is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building an inclusive and diverse work environment. Our principles of diversity, equity and inclusion create a space for everyone to collaborate, allowing us to deliver excellent and increasingly cutting-edge legal service to our clients.
📌 Temporary Employment Litigation Legal Assistant (Calgary)
🏢 MLT Aikins
📍 Calgary