Our client, is a well-established boutique law firm in downtown Calgary, is seeking an experienced Family Law or Litigation Legal Assistant to join their team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned Legal Assistant who enjoys working in a busy litigation practice and is looking to join a collaborative and professional firm. Family law experience would be considered an asset but is not required.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have:

• 5–7 years of solid litigation legal assistant experience
• Strong knowledge of Alberta litigation procedures and court processes
• Experience preparing, formatting and filing court documents
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing deadlines
• Professional written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team
• Strong client-service skills and discretion when dealing with confidential and sensitive matters
• Family law experience is an asset

Responsibilities

In this role, you will provide comprehensive legal and administrative support within a busy litigation practice, including:

• Preparing and revising correspondence and legal documents
• Preparing, filing and serving court materials
• Managing calendars, deadlines and bring-forward systems
• Scheduling client meetings, court appearances and other appointments
• Maintaining and organizing electronic and physical files
• Communicating professionally with clients, opposing counsel, the courts and other parties
• Assisting with billing and time-entry requirements
• Providing general administrative support and assisting with other matters as required

What Our Client Offers

• A hybrid work arrangement
• Three weeks of vacation
• A collegial, professional boutique-firm environment
• The opportunity to work with an experienced and highly regarded team of family law practitioners

Interested in learning more? Please apply through this posting or contact Shona Tischner at shona@urbanlegal.ca for a confidential conversation.

At Urban Legal Recruitment, we handle every application with complete discretion and confidentiality. We appreciate all interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.