Legal Assistant
Purpose of the role:
Using advanced organization and prioritization skills, the legal assistant assists on the various corporate litigation files and administers the practices of several busy lawyers.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Preparing, organizing, and managing routine correspondence and administration of all files respecting compliance with guidelines;
- Under lawyer supervision, drafting, proofreading, and filing pleadings, affidavits of records; briefs, factums, and other court documents;
- Maintain Limitation/diary system and monitor file progress, ensuring deadlines are met;
- Communicating with clients;
- Preparation and maintenance of trial binders;
- Assisting in preparation for questioning and trial;
- Draft letters and other correspondence;
- Transcription, time entry, billing, and other administrative duties;
- Coordinating and collaborating with other legal assistants to effectively assist large trial teams;
- Coordinating with other administrative departments, as needed; and
- Other duties and responsibilities as required.
- Legal Assistant Diploma or similar;
- Minimum three years' working experience as a Legal Assistant in Litigation required;
- Familiarity with rules and procedures of different Court levels;
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, Adobe PDF, and a high typing speed; and
- Experience using software such as iManage, Forte, and Aderant (or similar) preferred.
- Advanced industry knowledge: Knowledgeable and skilled in supporting a Litigation practice.
- Communicates Effectively: Exceptional written and oral communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels in the organization.
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy: Work product is consistently thorough and free of mistakes. Ensures work product is perfected prior to review by the lawyer.
- Organization: Exceptionally effective at planning ahead, organizing, and prioritizing.
- High standards: Establishes and models standards that guarantee exceptional quality and attention to detail. Continually seeking to improve processes and create efficiencies.
- Takes initiative: Has a proactive approach; takes action without being prompted.
- Highly composed: Responds calmly and performs steadily in a fast-paced work environment.
- Technology savvy: Values technology and understands the necessity of leveraging it to stay productive and competitive. Proactive in investigating and adopting new technologies to achieve competitive advantage.
The world is changing, and it’s happening faster than ever. Constant transformation, progress, setbacks, challenges. Businesses and people are adapting, but nobody can do it alone. Maybe it’s easier for us to keep up because we’ve always been nimble, and we’ve always brought creative thinking to the way we practice law.
BD&P is a full-service boutique law firm headquartered in Calgary, Canada. Our approximately 120 lawyers are bright, deeply talented legal minds who work on a broad spectrum of matters and litigation work, sitting across the table from national and international firms.
At BD&P, we foster a collaborative atmosphere where every team member's input is valued, understanding that our strength lies in the contributions of each individual. We celebrate the diverse talents within our firm, recognizing that diversity and inclusion result in better decision making, more innovative problem-solving, and enhanced creativity. These qualities lead to more effective solutions for our clients and motivate the firm's partners, associates, and support staff to bring their best to the workplace.
BD&P has been honoured as one of Canada's Top Small and Medium Employers for 2025 by Canada's Top 100 Employers (presented by MediaCorp Canada Inc). This prestigious award recognizes companies that lead the nation in creating exceptional workplaces for employees and implementing forward thinking human resources policies. BD&P was selected for its exceptional commitment to employee engagement and well-being. The firm fosters a strong internal culture and promotes a healthy and active lifestyle, it supports in-house training programs, offers affordable and nutritious meals at the on-site Bistro, provides complimentary meditation and fitness classes, and hosts a dedicated Healthy Workplace Month filled with diverse wellness activities.
Do you have what it takes to succeed in this position?
Are you the right fit with our team?
Then please apply here.
Please note that, due to the volume of applications we receive, only successful candidates will be contacted.
Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
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