Express Employment Professionals
Location
Regina Census Division, SK | Canada
Job description
Express Employment Professionals is currently seeking Legal Assistants for a top client of ours in the legal industry! Specifically, we are after candidates that have 5 years plus experience in litigation or family law however we will still consider candidates that have a solid base in other types of law. Our client offers competitive wages and is easily one of the most desirable firms to work for in Regina!
Job Duties Include:
Assist attorneys in preparing legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and briefs
Conduct legal research and gather relevant information for cases
Organize and maintain legal files and documents
Schedule appointments, meetings, and court hearings
Communicate with clients, witnesses, and other parties involved in the legal process
Prepare and file legal documents with courts and government agencies
Assist with trial preparation, including organizing exhibits and witness lists
Perform general clerical duties such as answering phone calls, taking messages, and managing correspondence
Required Skills & Experience:
5 years or more experience as a legal assistant is preferred
Experience in Litigation or Family law is preferred and a major asset
Proficient in legal drafting, including formatting and proofreading documents
Strong clerical skills with attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent data entry skills to input and update case information
Familiarity with administrative tasks such as filing, scanning, and organizing documents
Ability to write clearly and concisely for internal and external communications
Project management skills to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
Knowledge of legal research tools such as Lexis-Nexis or Westlaw is a plus
Professional phone etiquette when interacting with clients and colleagues
Experience conducting interviews or gathering information from clients is beneficial
Job tags
Salary
$18 - $26 per hour
