Legal Assistant / Paralegal

Taylor Janis LLP is a boutique law firm, with offices located in Edmonton, Calgary and Vancouver.

We are a collegial law firm and are currently looking for an enthusiastic, service-oriented Legal Assistant to join our Edmonton Office who shares our passion for providing quality legal services within a team of dedicated lawyers and staff. Our current opening is for a position that is split between assisting on employment files and Estate Planning/Litigation files.

JOB TYPE

Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Job Type: Full-time, Edmonton Office

REQUIREMENTS AND CANDIDATE ASSETS

The ideal candidate will:

• Have a Legal Assistant Diploma or Certificate;
• Have developed professional communication skills;
• Have strong organizational skills with an emphasis on attention to detail;
• Have a positive attitude and willing to take initiative;
• Have a minimum of 2 years experience in Alberta Estate Planning and Estate Litigation;
• Able to provide fulsome support to more than 1 lawyer; and
• Is self-motivated and can work independently but also values in a team-based environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Preparing and typing correspondence, pleadings, etc;
• Arranging for court filing of documents;
• Preparing and maintaining a diarizing system for court dates, questionings, meetings and appointments;
• Tracking the lawyer’s billing statistics, including retainers received and overdue/unpaid accounts;
• Processing all relevant incoming and outgoing mail;
• Scheduling appointments and meetings and preparing documentation for those appointments and meetings;
• Assisting clients over the phone and via email with requests for updates on file matters and information on billing matters;
• Scheduling court runners and couriers;
• Maintaining client files in paper and electronic form;
• Helping cover reception telephones; and
• Assisting couriers and other guests that attend the office from time to time.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Access to keen mentorship in a collegial and welcoming environment in order to develop the skills and knowledge needed;
• Work in an interesting, rewarding, and ever-changing area of the law;
• Competitive pay; and
• Benefits.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person