Taylor Janis LLP is a boutique law firm, with offices located in Edmonton, Calgary and Vancouver.
We are a collegial law firm and are currently looking for an enthusiastic, service-oriented Legal Assistant to join our Edmonton Office who shares our passion for providing quality legal services within a team of dedicated lawyers and staff. Our current opening is for a position that is split between assisting on employment files and Estate Planning/Litigation files.
JOB TYPE
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Job Type: Full-time, Edmonton Office
REQUIREMENTS AND CANDIDATE ASSETS
The ideal candidate will:
- Have a Legal Assistant Diploma or Certificate;
- Have developed professional communication skills;
- Have strong organizational skills with an emphasis on attention to detail;
- Have a positive attitude and willing to take initiative;
- Have a minimum of 2 years experience in Alberta Estate Planning and Estate Litigation;
- Able to provide fulsome support to more than 1 lawyer; and
- Is self-motivated and can work independently but also values in a team-based environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Preparing and typing correspondence, pleadings, etc;
- Arranging for court filing of documents;
- Preparing and maintaining a diarizing system for court dates, questionings, meetings and appointments;
- Tracking the lawyer’s billing statistics, including retainers received and overdue/unpaid accounts;
- Processing all relevant incoming and outgoing mail;
- Scheduling appointments and meetings and preparing documentation for those appointments and meetings;
- Assisting clients over the phone and via email with requests for updates on file matters and information on billing matters;
- Scheduling court runners and couriers;
- Maintaining client files in paper and electronic form;
- Helping cover reception telephones; and
- Assisting couriers and other guests that attend the office from time to time.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
- Access to keen mentorship in a collegial and welcoming environment in order to develop the skills and knowledge needed;
- Work in an interesting, rewarding, and ever-changing area of the law;
- Competitive pay; and
- Benefits.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00-$65,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person