legal assistant

*Overview* Join our dynamic legal team as a dedicated Legal Assistant, where your organizational prowess and keen eye for detail will play a vital role in supporting our legal operations. This energetic position offers an exciting opportunity to engage in a variety of administrative and research tasks, ensuring the smooth functioning of legal processes. As a key team member, you will assist with document preparation, data management, and client communications, all while maintaining high standards of accuracy and professionalism. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about contributing to impactful legal work, this role is perfect for you! *Responsibilities* * Proofread and review legal documents for accuracy, clarity, and consistency before filing or submission * Schedule appointments, mediations, meetings, and court appearances for lawyers * Manage project timelines by coordinating deadlines, tracking case progress, and organizing case files * Perform data entry tasks with precision to ensure all case information is accurately recorded in relevant databases * Maintain organized filing systems for physical and electronic documents, ensuring easy retrieval and compliance with confidentiality standards * Handle clerical duties including answering phones with professional etiquette, scheduling appointments, and managing correspondence * Manage monthly billing, including collecting retainers from clients *Qualifications* * 2+ years experience in administrative roles within a legal or professional setting * Strong proofreading skills coupled with excellent writing abilities for drafting memos, summaries, and legal correspondence * Familiarity with legal research platforms such as Clio an asset * Exceptional organizational skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines efficiently * Knowledge of legal drafting standards, data entry procedures, filing protocols, and phone etiquette * Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to join our team as a Legal Assistant. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages. If you meet the qualifications outlined above, please submit your resume for consideration. Pay: From $50,000.00 per year Benefits: * Dental care * Extended health care * Paid time off Work Location: In person Location Calgary , AB Work location On site Salary $ 50,000 YEAR annually Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time Starts as soon as possible vacancies 1 vacancy Source indeed.com #10242049223 Various locations Calgary, AB