Junior Legal Assistant

Morin Holmes LLP | Downtown Calgary | Full-Time | Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

About Us

Morin Holmes LLP is a litigation boutique in downtown Calgary looking for a Junior Legal Assistant to join our team. This is a outstanding opportunity for someone early in their legal career to obtain hands-on litigation experience.

Responsibilities

- Scan, organize and maintain electronic and physical client files
- Prepare and update pleadings binders and other materials for court and client meetings
- Draft basic correspondence and assist with document preparation, formatting and proofreading
- Assist with court filings and service of documents
- Open and close files and support general file administration
- Calendar and deadline management
- Provide legal and administrative support to lawyers and legal staff
- Reception duties, including answering phones, taking messages, greeting visitors, and handling mail and couriers
- General office administration and other duties as required

Qualifications

- Legal Assistant diploma or certificate, or equivalent experience
- 1 to 2 years of law firm experience is preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and Outlook
- Experience with NetDocuments, CosmoLex and/or iPro/Eclipse is an asset
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Clear, professional written and verbal communication
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
- Discretion with confidential information
- Willingness to learn and take direction




- Enthusiastic and dedicated team player

What We Offer

- Benefits package
- Broad, hands-on exposure to litigation files
- Mentorship from experienced lawyers and legal staff
- Team-oriented small-firm environment
- Downtown location

Please apply with your resume. We thank all applicants for their interest - only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- In office gym

Application question(s):

- Do you have a Legal Assistant diploma or certificate? (Yes/No)
- How many years of law firm experience do you have?
- Are you legally entitled to work in Canada?
- What are your salary expectations?
- Tell us how you would handle the following situation: It's 4:30 p.m. A lawyer needs a binder for court at 9:00 tomorrow morning, and you discover two tabs are missing documents. Meanwhile, a caller who says they're the client's spouse is upset and wants an update on the file. The lawyer is in a meeting. What do you do?
- Tell us how you would respond in this situation: You realize you just emailed a document to opposing counsel instead of the client. The senior assistant who asked you to send it is busy. What do you do?
- Tell us how you would approach the following: You're caught up on your work and the front desk is quiet. How do you use that time?
- Have you used any of the following: NetDocuments, CosmoLex, iPro Discovery Local, or Eclipse

Work Location: In person

📌 Junior Legal Assistant (Downtown)
🏢 Morin Holmes
📍 Downtown