Civil Litigation Assistant

Chapman Riebeek LLP has a proud 60 year tradition of serving the people of Central Alberta. Our mission is to be the referral of choice for Family, Municipal and Civil Litigation.

We are currently seeking a Legal Assistant with a minimum of 3 years experience in Civil Litigation . Applicants must be well rounded in all areas of law with a proven background in Civil Litigation processes. Knowledge of the Alberta Rules of Court, King's Bench digital filing and drafting of legal documents is a must. The successful candidate must be self motivated, possess strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills with a focus on client service. We pride ourselves on being a team that is supportive of one another; we all succeed at Chapman Riebeek by working together as a team. If your values match ours - commitment, integrity and passion for law, we would like to hear from you.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Answer client inquiries and schedule appointments for lawyers

Manage lawyer's calendar

Draft correspondence and other legal documents

Draft, file and serve Civil Litigation documents as appropriate

Maintain filing systems and limitation systems

Ensure deadlines are met and documentation is completed on a timely basis

Proofread legal documents for accuracy and completeness

Perform other clerical duties, organizing documentation, transcribing audio/written material

Prepare client files for lawyer review

QUALIFICATIONS

2 year Legal Assistant Diploma

Minimum 3 years experience in the legal field

Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proficient in conducting legal research using online databases and resources

Familiarity with legal drafting and formatting requirements

Attention to detail and strong proofreading skills

Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

Self starter

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PDF programs)

Preferred experience with Unity

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $52,000.00-$60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Red Deer, AB T4N 1X4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Do You Have a Legal Assistant 2 year Diploma

Education:

• DCS / DEC (required)

Experience:

• legal assistant: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person