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Legal Assistant Jobs in Greater Edmonton Metropolitan Area at Thompson, Laboucan & Epp LLP
Title: Legal Assistant
Company: Thompson, Laboucan & Epp LLP
Location: Greater Edmonton Metropolitan Area
TLE Law is a boutique law firm located in downtown Edmonton specializing in Aboriginal Law. We are looking for a full-time legal assistant to provide administrative support in conjunction with our existing support staff.
Responsibilities include:
•       Managing calendars and scheduling appointments.
•       Draft, review, and preparing correspondence, pleadings, and affidavits.
•       Filing pleadings with various levels of the Courts.
•       Managing the workflow for a team of lawyers.
•       Preparation of accounts and time entry.
•       Organizing documents on file (both hard copies and electronic copies).
•       Handling sensitive and confidential information while maintaining client confidentiality.
•       Handling incoming telephone inquiries and mail.
•       Conducting court searches.
•       General administrative tasks such as photocopying, scanning, preparing binders, and file management; and
•       Performing other related administrative tasks as requested.
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Qualifications:
•       Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
•       Strong understanding of legal procedures, scheduling, limitations, and deadlines for civil litigation matters.
•       High professionalism.
•       Self-starter who takes initiative.
•       Exceptional proofreading, spelling, and grammar skills.
•       Be able to thrive in a fast-paced professional environment.
•       Strong organizational skills.
•       Attention to detail.
•       Knowledge and ability to use MS Excel, Word, and Outlook; and
•       Ability to learn and use timekeeping and accounting software.
Education and Experience:
·      High School diploma
·      Graduate from an accredited legal assistant program is an asset.
·      1 – 5 years experience as a legal assistant.
·      Knowledge or experience in civil litigation would be considered an asset.
Salary will be paid commensurate with experience, $45,000 to $60,000.
Benefits: Employee Group insurance plan which includes eligibility for extended health and dental coverage available. On-site gym, and golf simulator.
Please submit your resume and references to the attention of Gail Courtoreille, Office Manager, at [email protected].
