Legal Assistant - Litigation - Mat Leave Term

Base Salary Range: $65000 - $80000

Job Title: Legal Assistant - Litigation - Mat Leave Term
Job ID: 81563
Location: Calgary, Alberta

What you will be doing:

• Manage incoming inquiries from current and prospective clients, preparing engagement letters and processing conflict searches as required.

• Draft, review and prepare correspondence, reporting letters, and other legal documentation.

• Prepare and file pleadings.

• Conduct internal conflict searches and respond to audit inquiries.

• Manage and review disclosure documentation from clients and opposing counsel.

• Prepare disclosure materials.

• Conduct general research and prepare access to information requests.

• Assist with preparing and updating monthly and quarterly reporting summaries.

• Pull Land Title Certificates, create DRRs and register various documents with the Alberta Land Titles Office, including but not limited to: Caveats, Discharges of Caveats, Liens and Withdrawal of Liens.

• Transcribe dictation recordings.

• Organize and maintain files and keep filing current.

• Open and close physical and electronic files.

• Handle client accounts: prepare cheque requisitions, receive and disburse funds for transactions.

• Other administrative tasks as required.

What you must have:

• 5+ years of experience in Litigation is required. *Specifically seeking experience in Insurance Defense, Condominium Disputes, Foreclosure, Construction, Commercial, Employment and Estate Litigation.

• You have post-secondary education from a recognized Legal Assistant program.

• You exhibit attention to detail and are committed to producing accurate, high-quality work.

• You are well-organized and able to manage priorities effectively, demonstrating initiative while maintaining a respectful and professional demeanor.

• You can handle confidential information in an ethical and professional manner.

• You have the ability to work independently as well as within a team environment.

• You have a good sense of humour when times get trying and love helping to build a team environment.

Salary/Rate Range: $65,000 - $80,000


For more information about TEEMA and to consider other career opportunities, please visit our website at www.teemagroup.com