Legal Assistant (Float) Maternity Leave Contract
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Job Summary
Who We Are
AtLitcoLaw we are known for our extraordinary and unsurpassed firm culture and for the people behind that culture.Wevebeen recognized as aCanadian Top Employerand as one ofCanadas Most Admired Corporate Culturesand know that this kind of success only happens when you have amazing people on your team who are passionate about their work the company and their clients.
By joiningLitcoLaw you will be part of an incredible team of passionate purpose-driven people who believe in excellence and focus on doing their best work every day. Our core values guide everything we do and are reflected in how we interact with our clients team members and community.
We are open to applicants in Edmonton and Calgary.
Meet our Legal Assistant team here!
Who You Are
- Are adaptable and quick toidentifyissues or needs and can accommodatelast-minuterequests and situations
- Are capable of proactivelyanticipatingneeds and reacting quickly through developing an analytical approach and thorough understanding of the business
- Have exceptional time management and pride yourself on exemplary organizational skills including but not limited to management of email digital files and processes
- Are highly knowledgeable and efficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Word Excel PowerPointand Outlook
- Are a self-starter anddemonstratea history of holding yourself accountable
- Have completed a Legal Assistant Diploma/Certificate from a recognized institute
HowYoullMake a Difference
- Manage andmaintainfiles in a logical and orderly manner including accurately documenting all data in our file management software
- Assistwith coverage of files through task and email management and be able to communicate effectively and efficiently with clients opposing counsel and vendors
- Work independently and collaboratively with team members toprovide assistanceon various tasks and take initiative to support other assistants
- Beavailableas vacation coverage for other assistants and support lawyer needs in assistants absence
- Assistwith settlement meetings and meet with clients to review and sign closing documents
- Review keep track and abide by various trust conditions on settled files
- Assistin the collection of evidence needed to advance the clients claim
- Draftfileand serve pleadings including but not limited to Statement of Claims Affidavit of Records various Applications and Affidavits etc.
- Schedule Independent Medical Examinations Vocational or specialist assessments for the client as needed
What We Offer
AtLitcoLaw we know that a caring team is a team that is cared for. Just a few of theperksof joining our team include:
- High-performance culture You can be a dreamer andyourenot the only one. Thrive in our A-player community of high-achieving visionaries with a passion for finding ways to make a positive impact.
- Learning and development opportunities We will support and invest in your evolution and improvement because we believe that exceptional people crave the opportunity to grow.
- Freedom and responsibility We have a culture of freedom and responsibility which means hiring talented people and then getting out of their way. We believe in trust and transparency flexibility recognition and appreciation.
- 100% company-funded benefits The well-being of our team members always comes first. Dental vision employeeassistance health spending account you name it we cover it.
- In-house book club We get paid to read! AtLitcoLaw we believe in rewarding our team members for investing time in their personal and professional development.
- Flexibility Yes the rumours are true! We offer unlimited paid vacation!
Check out our Careers website hereto learn more.
We Are Growing Fast. Join Us.
Litco Law provides a home for the mountain climbers dreamers and hardworking people who want to make a difference in the world. We offer multiple locationsstate-of-the-arttechnology to support our clients and team members and a workplace culture like no other. Join us today.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Administrative Law
- Intellectual Property
- Employment Law
- Advocacy
- Legal Research
- Contract Law
- Criminal Cases
- Legal procedures
- Law
- Legal Operations
- Private Practice
- Civil Litigation
- Federal Courts
- Labor Law
- Arbitration Law
About Company
Alberta's Largest Personal Injury Firm, Litco Law, practices personal injury, disability, and employment law, with locations spanning Calgary, Edmonton, Lethbridge, and Red Deer.
