LEGAL ASSISTANTS – TEMPORARY Legal Assistants! Enjoy the flexibility that suits your schedule. Excellent hourly rates and same week paycheques – all areas of law. Call us for more details!
LEGAL – FLOATERS Our clients, a number of major downtown legal firms have a need to add to their Float Teams.
These positions require candidates who enjoy moving throughout the firms in back-up positions wherever and whenever needed.
You must be flexible, adaptable and enjoy the variety that these types of positions offer.
You must have a General Law background, with experience in both Litigation and Corporate/Commercial arenas.
Salary based on experience. Excellent benefit plans!
SENIOR PERSONAL INJURY LEGAL ASSISTANT Our client, a small firm in close in northwest quadrant of the city requires a senior level Personal Injury Legal Assistant with plaintiff experience.
This position requires an individual who can “run” a personal injury file with minimal supervision. You must be well organized, be able to multi-task and deal with large file maintenance. You must have at least 7-8 years of personal injury experience to be considered for this position.
Salary based on experience.
PART TIME RECEPTION OFFICE CLERICAL PART TIME RECEPTION OFFICE CLERICAL We are in need of a part time person for our offices on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays of each week. The job duties would involve reception, filing, data processing, payroll and invoicing duties.
The successful applicant will have a strong aptitude for detail work, experience working in various payroll systems, and excellent interpersonal skills. Strong typing skills are required in this position, together with database experience and Excel.
The hours are 8 to 4 pm. There is a strong potential for the position to be full time in the future so only candidates with the potential to work full time will be considered.
FORECLOSURE PARALEGAL FORECLOSURE PARALEGAL Our client, a smaller firm in the Beltline area is seeking a senior level Foreclosure Paralegal for their busy offices.
The successful candidate will have extensive foreclosure experience at a fairly senior level (minimum 5-8 years experience). You must be able to work in this area with minimal supervision and be able to work on a file with ease and able to move forward to the next phase on each file.
This is a great opportunity for candidates to move ahead in this area of law. Salary based on experience. Parking available.
TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST – LAW FIRM Our client, a major national law firm with offices across Canada is seeking and Technology Learning Specialist to join their team.
The successful candidate will provide technological orientation for new hires and provide on site customized computer software training to firm personnel. In addition they will provide support to the Help Desk. You will also be responsible for researching training organizations and opportunities; auditing external programs and assessing their suitability for internal use, assisting with project development, testing and introducing new technologies, etc.
You must have a solid background in IT, together with strong training skills and an ability to deal with all level of personnel on a daily basis. You must have exceptional communication skills. Previous law firm experience would be helpful.
This firm provides a comprehensive benefit plan. Salary based on experience.
CORPORATE LEGAL ASSISANT Our client, an internationally recognized Canadian law firm founded and focused on principles of professional excellence, integrity and respect, is seeking a Corporate Assistant for their offices.
The successful candidate will be responsible for all clerical and administrative duties including the preparation of legal documents, drafting letters, document organization, etc.
You must be highly organized, able to prioritize work, be self-motivated and respond to everyday tasks with little supervision. You must be professional and demonstrate a positive work ethic.
Salary based on experience. This is an excellent learning opportunity.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TRAINER Our client, a large national and international law firm with offices across Canada and in major cities around the world is seeking an Applications Trainer for their Calgary office.
The successful applicant will be responsible for co-ordinating and conducting all IT training for lawyers, legal assistants, etc. You will be required to monitor training requirements; assist with help desk enquiries, provide end-user support; assist the Department with technical workstation support and systems implementation, etc.
You must have at least 5 years experience in a similar role and an ability to communicate effectively with firm members with a strong aptitude towards taking care of clients needs in a professional manner.
Strong experience and ease in dealing with Ms Windows; Microsoft Office and other document production applications, document management, communication system and practice specific applications is a must.
Salary based on experience.
DOCUMENT PRODUCTION SPECIALIST – PART TIME Our client, a major national and international law firm is seeking a part time Word Processing Specialist – 3-4 evenings per week from 3:30 pm to 11 pm approximately.
You will be responsible for transcribing letters, memos and legal documents from hard copy or handwritten notes using relevant software; scanning documents; converting outside documents; designing and creating documents etc. You will also be a resource person for all legal staff.
You must have at lest 2 years experience in document production to be considered for this position. You must have advanced knowledge of Ms Office Suite and other software used by the firm. You must have strong organizational skills; outstanding customer service skills and an ability to deal with conflicting situations.
Salary based on experience
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL COMMERCIAL LITIGATION Major downtown law firm that has been in the legal services business since 1855, is seeking an intermediate level Commercial Litigation assistant for a Partner.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing, maintaining and organizing court documents, finalizing and serving court pleadings; digital dictation, file management, co-ordination of client meetings, arranging catering, opening and dealing with route mail and maintaining an excellent working relationship with all staff members.
You must have at least 3 years of related legal experience; basic knowledge of the new Rules of Court; exceptional time managemement skills and an ability to handle high volume and multiple demands. You must have advanced PC skills, particularly with Ms Word, Powerpoint, Excel and Outlook.
Salary based on experience.
PROFESSIONAL RECEPTIONIST POSITIONS We have a significant number of law firms seeking Professional Receptionists to handle all front desk duties.
You must be professional in mannerism and be able to deal with a multitude of clerical duties at the front desk, as well as internal staff, clients, couriers, etc.
You must have excellent communication skills, together with excellent written and verbal english language skills.
Salary based on experience. Prior law firm reception experience preferred.
LITIGATION LEGAL ASSISTANTS We have a number of clients ranging from 2-3 lawyer firms up to multi-national law firms seeking litigation legal assistants to fill a number of positions.
If you have solid litigation experience – either civil or commercial – and are able to provide excellent references, send us your resume and we will be happy to meet with you. A good number of opportunities are available.
JUNIOR TO INTERMEDIATE LEVEL FAMILY LAW LEGAL ASSISTANT Our client, a Calgary law firm that practices exclusively in Family and Divorce Law is seeking a Junior to intermediate level Family Law Assistant.
This position offers lots of autonomy, people contact, and offers lots of challenge and diversity.
You must have an excellent basis in family law – 2-3 years preferred and be able to work with some independence in this area. You must be able to multi-task, possess excellent communication skills and work with a wide spectrum of individuals from clients to lawyers in the firm and from outside.
Remuneration will be based on your experience. Excellent firm benefits provided. Great opportunity to expand your family law career.
INTERMEDIATE FAMILY LAW ASSISTANT – ONE YEAR CONTRACT Our client, a dynamic mid-sized firm with headquarters in south Calgary is seeking an Intermediate Family Law Assistant for their south offices (one year contract).
If you live in the south part of the city, this position will appeal to you as parking is available close to their offices.
You will be responsible for all aspects of running a family law practice for a busy lawyer. This position is available approx Feb 1, 2011.
If you have at least 3-5 years of family law experience this position will appeal to you.
You must have great technical skills, including Ms Office, Outlook, etc etc.
Salary based on experience. Benefit plan available for the one year term
PAYROLL CLERK – 6 MONTH TERM A leading full service law firm located in downtown Calgary is seeking a Payroll Clerk for a six month term commencing early April.
Candidates with experience with ADP payroll will be given preference. You must be proficient in the payroll process, particularly with this software program. Candidates who have payroll experience in a legal environment will be given preference.
Salary based on experience.
COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE LEGAL ASSISTANTS We have a large number of clients seeking Legal Assistants with strong Commercial Real Estate experience to work in their firms.
If you are a Legal Assistant with at least 5-7 years of commercial real estate experience and are seeking a change, we may be able to assist you.
Please submit your resume and we will present numerous opportunities to you.
Salary will be based on experience
SECURITIES PARALEGAL Major downtown law firm voted one of Calgary’s best employers is seeking a senior level Securities Paralegal for a busy Partner.
You will be responsible for organizing and filing all SEDAR documents, completion and revision of documents and preparation of resolutions, transfer registers, directors and officers registers, Minute Book updating, entering time into accounting system and maintain accuracy of time transactions and related data. Candidates must have exposure to SEDAR and SEDI.
Salary based on experience. Excellent benefit plan and employee perks
LITIGATION PARALEGAL Our client, a Calgary law firm that has been providing legal services for over 100 years is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal.
The successful candidate must have a minimum of 5 years litigation experience – especially in the areas of insurance defence and collections.
You will be responsible for working in Summation (coding documents for affidavits of records, importing and exporting electronic documents, etc).
You will be responsible for liaising with experts and agents, drafting letters to clients, preparing Bills of Costs, etc. Familiarity with LAW preferable.
You must have formal Legal Assistant education, but successful career history in thsi field will also be considered. You must have excellent organizational and management skills and able to work with minimal supervision in a team environment.
Flexibility with overtime is a must.
Competitive salary offered.
FAMILY LAW LEGAL ASSISTANT – 6 MONTH TERM A full service law firm located downtown is seeking an experienced Family Law Legal Assistant for a 6 month term to commence approximately February 1, 2012.
The successful candidate for this short term position will be well versed in family law and be able to handle a desk divorce on their own. You must have excellent word processing skills, great communication skills, both written and verbal and have an ability to multi-task.
Salary will be based on experience.
FAMILY LAW LEGAL ASSISTANT – ONE YEAR TERM A Calgary law firm specializing exclusively in the area of family and divorce law is seeking a Legal Assistant for a Family Law position to commence in mid April.
The successful candidate should have at least one year of legal experience – 2-3 years preferred. Experience working in Legal Aid would be an asset but not necessary. You must be proficient in Ms Word and digital dictation and familiarity with the new Rules of Court is essential.
Salary is negotiable and commensurate with experience
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT required for the Presidents Office of a major educational facility here in Calgary. You will be reporting to the Special Advisor to the President with close communication with the President and CEO, the Executive Assistant to the Board of Governors and the gatekeeper for the Board of Governors. You will be responsible for all matters relating to meetings,scheduling, agendas, minutes and records.
You will be working full time during the months of September to the end of June with the months of July and August off.
You must have minimum of 5 years experience in a senior administrative role, preferably in an Executive office. Advanced Ms skills, solid knowledge of administrative functions in a public sector, board governed organization, technically proficient and a good understanding of government procedues and protocol.
You must display a high degree of professionalism and diplomacy, possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and pay close attention to detail.
Salary based on experience
ACCOUNTING CLERK – ONE YEAR CONTRACT A leading Canadian law firm offering a diverse range of services with over 750 professionals with offices across Canada, the UK and Russia, is seeking an Accounting Clerk for a one year term position commencing immediately.
You will be responsible for file openings, conflict searches, records management and all other duties involved in the day to day running of a busy Accounting Department.
You must be a High School graduate with preference given to candidates with some college education in accounting related courses. Prior experience in an accounting function would be most helpful.
You must be able to pay close attention to detail, possess excellent mathematical skills, be a self-starter and have an ability to keep matters in strict confidence.
Salary based on experience.
LEGAL ASSISTANT TO GENERAL COUNSEL Our client, an international corporation and a global leader in delivering world class maintenance and construction services to its clients.
You will be reporting directly to the VP and General Counsel and responsible for providing administrative support for the legal team. You will be required to revise contract documents and act as a liaison between the legal team and company contacts.
You must have at least 3 years working as a Legal Assistant in a law firm or Legal Department; significant experience with revising contracts and an ability to communicate clearly and effectively with external contacts.
You must have excellent client skills and be able to adapt easily to changing work environments.
The ideal candidate will receive an excellent benefit and compensation package
LITIGATION – INTERMEDIATE TO SENIOR LEVEL A boutique law firm located in the heart of Calgary that provides advice to clients on complex litigation matters to both plaintiffs and defendants, is seeking an intermediate to senior level Legal Assistant with at least 5-7 years experience.
This Partner requires a candidate with experience in Intellectual Property Litigtion, Regulatory representation, Insolvency and Restructuring, dispute resolution and general civil litigation. Experience in municipal law would be helpful.
Salary based on remuneration.
INSURANCE DEFENCE LITIGATION ASSISTANT Our client, an Alberta law firm with offices in Calgary and Edmonton is seeking a Legal Assistant for two busy Associates.
The successful candidate will have at least 2-3 years of personal injury litigation (defence) experience. You must be able to handle the practice fo two busy Associates and deal with matters on an ‘as required basis’. You must have excellent writing and verbal communication skills, together with an ability to deal with clients and outside counsel.
Excellent benefit package available to the successful candidate – salary based on experience.
LITIGATION ASSISTANT – ENVIRONMENTAL LAW A major downtown law firm serving many of Canada’s leading businesses and organizations is seeking an experienced Environmental Law Litigation assistant.
The successful candidate will be reporting to a Senior Partner who heads the Environmental Group. Your experience in environmental law, commercial litigation and regulatory law will be beneficial to this practice.
You must have at least 5-7 years of related experience, together with a diploma from a recognized Legal Assistant Progam. You must be well organized, be able to organize a busy, active practice and have exceptional technical skills and abilities.
Salary based on experience. Excellent benefit package available to successful candidate
LEGAL ASSISTANT – CORPORATE RECORDS CORES LEVEL I A western Canada law firm with offices in Alberta is seeking a Junior Level Corporate Paralegal with CORES Level 1.
You must be proficient working in CORES and all aspects of Minute Book preparation and maintenance.
This is an excellent opportunity to progress your career in this always high demand area of law.
If you have at least one year working with CORES this position will appeal to you.
Salary based on experience
TRADEMARK LEGAL ASSISTANT Our client, a law firm located in downtown Calgary with 2 other Branch offices is seeking a Legal Assistant with Trademarks experience for three busy Associates.
If you have at least 3-5 years of Legal experience, preferably in the area of Patent and Trademark, this position will appeal to you.
You must be extremely well organized, well versed in Trademark processes and have an aptitude for anticipating the next steps to be taken on the files.
This is an excellent opportunity to showcase your skills.
Job Postings Last Updated January 31, 2012