Legal Assistant

Company description

FP Legal is located in Downtown Calgary, serving clients in the areas of Personal Injury, Real Estate Transactions, Civil Litigation and Corporate/Commercial Law. We take a client-centered approach in the provision of excellent legal representation.

Job description

Duties

The right candidate will be familiar with, and have experience, providing support in the areas of real estate, litigation, corporate law, and personal injury law:

• Preparing and reviewing a number of documents
• Draft legal documents such as pleadings, real estate documents, letters, applications, and corporate documents using the firm’s precedents
• Maintaining confidentiality of client files and records
• Conduct tax, land title and other legal searches
• Requesting and reviewing medical, employment and general personal information
• Organizing files and keeping all filing up to date (both paper and electronic)
• Format and process a variety of documents, pleadings, agreements, correspondence and reports
• Responsible for time management and prioritization of tasks for various individuals
• Proficient at managing a demanding workload supporting a very busy practice

Requirements

• Completion of a recognized Legal Assistant program
• 1 - 3 years of relevant experience in-house or at a law firm
• Previous experience with Court Documents, including Pleadings, Affidavits, Application, Order, etc.
• Experience with Cosmolex, PC Law or CLIO is a strong asset
• Previous experience with Alberta Land Titles and their operating system requirements
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong proof reading, grammar and editing skills
• Solid understanding of title and property searches
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to deadlines
• A High level of professionalism in dealing with clients and other contacts
• Able to work independently ensuring ongoing management of files
• Ability to provide support as needed in other areas as required
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in MS Office Suite: Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Legal Assistant: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person