Legal Assistant

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We are a renowned law firm having offices in Saskatoon & Calgary.

Attending and taking notes at meetings and assisting lawyers in collecting legal and factual documents.

Communicating with opposing counsels and other parties, clients, judicial administrative staff, banks, and vendors.

Preparing legal documents and notices and updating transactional documents with the most recently negotiated language.

Transmitting legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials by electronic filing, mail, fax, or messenger.

Completing administrative forms, such as timecards and expense reports for supervising lawyer.

Schedule appointments, meetings, and conferences for Lawyers.

Set up and maintain filing systems, utilizing knowledge of legal records and procedures, and frequently controlling confidential materials and documents.

Open and distribute regular and electronic incoming mail and other material and coordinate the flow of information internally and with other departments or organizations.

The successful candidate will possess: Excellent verbal and written skills with the ability to draft confidential and formal correspondence Attention to detail and creative problem solving skills Professional, proactive and well-organized to provide for the efficient execution of processes and responsibilities Results focused, taking ownership of quality and execution of assigned tasks Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills Ability to learn and implement new skills, working efficiently and independently Ability to multi-task, while meeting multiple deadlines Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook (scheduling meetings/managing calendars) and PowerPoint Knowledge

NOTE: International Students on a post-graduate work permits are also encouraged to apply.

WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO OFFER THE JOB POSITION TO ANY CANDIDATE OUTSIDE OF CANADA.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00-$45.00 per hour

Expected hours: 7.5 per week

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-05-29