Legal Assistant Job at legal, Edmonton, AB

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Job Description

Insight Law LLP is a forward-looking, cloud-based firm practicing in areas of law that support families -- family law, collaborative divorce, mediation, real estate, and wills & estates. The ideal candidate will ensure effective case management by providing legal assistance and paralegal services to one of the partners. This individual will communicate frequently with clients and may assist with drafting documents and conducting legal research necessary to aid in legal proceedings.

Responsibilities

  • Scheduling appointments, meetings and conferences
  • Preparing correspondence
  • Assisting with the drafting and preparation of legal documents
  • Managing the Managing Partner's calendar and schedule
  • Managing the collection and distribution of financial documents
  • Assembling evidence and binders for hearings and trials
  • Arranging for filing and service of legal documents
  • Maintaining electronic and paper filing systems
  • Receiving and distributing regular and electronic mail and other materials
  • Scanning and filing new documents and correspondence
  • Understanding legal processes and procedures
  • Undertaking professional development from time to time as directed
  • Acting as Commissioner for Oaths

Qualifications

  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal diploma (prefer two-year diploma) or Bachelor's degree
  • Experience in legal assistance of 1-3 years
  • Familiarity with law, legal procedures, and protocols
  • Excellent written and oral communications
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Strong computer skills

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $18.00-$23.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Paid time off

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

  • Overtime pay

COVID-19 considerations:
Meetings with clients are by appointment only, and most meetings occur on the phone or online, so not many people come to the office.

Experience:

  • legal assistant/paralegal: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-06-09
Expected start date: 2021-08-02

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