Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Job Description

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.
*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;
* 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 clientsover 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
Work Location: In person