Legal Assistant - Family Law

Location

Grande Prairie, AB | Canada

Job description

POSITION: Legal Assistant - Family Law

JOB TYPE: Full Time

LOCATION: Grande Prairie, Alberta

JOB SUMMARY: The Agency is assisting Burnham Law in finding a full time Family Law Legal Assistant to join their team and work in their Grande Prairie Family Law and Litigation department. Burnham Law is a well-established and highly experienced law firm in Grande Prairie, Alberta. They are built on a foundation of collaboration and cooperation as they take on challenges together, while providing the local community and surrounding areas with the legal services they require. We are seeking an individual who takes initiative and is highly organized with great time management skills to join a growing and dynamic firm as a Family Law Legal Assistant.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• First point of contact for all clients
• Prepare, draft, and revise legal documents and letters independently with minimal direction
  

• Compile draft pleadings including Affidavits of Records

• Assist with trial preparation, examinations and briefs as required
  
• Coordinate the flow of documents between internal and external clients at all levels
  
• Work proactively and initiate follow up actions to expedite the flow of work in the practice group
  
• Day to day management of files including communications with clients, various levels within the business unit, and various levels of Court
  
• Manage correspondence, booking, and scheduling appointments, account billings and daily filing
  

• Other general duties as required
  

REQUIREMENTS:

• Preferred minimum 3+ years of experience in a similar role
• Legal Assistant Diploma would be considered as an asset
• Experience in Family Law environment is considered an asset
  

• Ability to adapt to a fast-growing environment

• Excellent knowledge of the Alberta Rules of Court and related statutes
  
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to work well under pressure
  
• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written) with lawyers and clients
  
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while paying high attention to detail
  

• Excellent interpersonal and client service skills

• Confident and dependable, with strong initiative and ability to work both independently and in a team oriented atmosphere
  
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn new software
  

BENEFITS:

• Health Benefits

• Competitive Salary and Bonuses Offered

• Collaborative and Supportive Team

JOB POSTING INFORMATION:

Submit your resume and cover letter to The Agency at [email protected] Any questions can be directed to Courtney at (780)833-1112.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted. We are committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals. We celebrate equity, diversity, and inclusion and are committed to building a diverse team that will make a positive contribution to the communities where we live and work.

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