The Opportunity:
We are looking for an exceptional individual to take charge of the role of Legal Assistant- Family Law in support of our office in Medicine Hat, Alberta.
Responsibilities include:
- Draft, transcribe, prepare and organize general correspondence and documents for a variety of legal practice areas to ensure all documentation is accurate and complete.
- Organize and maintain files relating to legal and administration matters including indexing and tracking.
- Receive, sort and prioritize pleadings, and calendaring required actions and due dates to ensure timeliness of responses and actions.
- Research including an ability to identify relevant legal case law, articles and decisions including investigating and fact-finding.
- Assist lawyer(s) in preparation for hearings, depositions, document production and trial.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 1-3 years’ experience in legal assisting preferred
- Experience with farm/agriculture transactions or corporate financing is an asset
- Professional demeanor including an ability to manage all incoming client inquires, work well with colleagues, lawyers, external clients and outside service providers
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Reliable and able to work independently taking initiative when required
- Knowledge of and ability of Microsoft Suite and CosmoLex is an asset
Compensation & Working Hours:
Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. Regular full-time position with working hours of 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM subject to change from time to time. We provide a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, prescription drug, life insurance, critical illness, long term disability, vacation and sick time benefits.
To apply please send application through our job board at:
Or, to apply please send a resume to the attention of Kenny Davey, while quoting the job title and location in the subject line at hr@stringam.ca. All applications will be held in strict confidence. Stringam is an equal opportunity employer.
Stringam wishes to thank all applicants for their interest. However, please note that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.