Legal Assistant

At Preszler Law Firm, we believe our people, our culture and the way we do business is important. That's why when we hire; we look for a combination of fit and skills.

We have an exciting opportunity to join as a hybrid Legal Assistant - Float working in the Litigation Department based in Calgary. Your role will include but are not limited to the following:

Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Preparing, editing, and proofreading correspondence
• Inputting data into FileVine for limitation tracking
• Arranging questioning, mediations, pre-trial, and settlement conferences
• Pre and post preparation for questioning, mediations, and pre-trials
• Handling incoming mail
• Maintaining lawyer's calendar
• Drafting pleadings
• Reviewing and organizing medical briefs
• Managing files through all stages of the legal process
• Drafting routine correspondence and memos
• Ensuring court filings are completed in an accurate and timely manner
• Requisitioning cheques for payment of invoices and court fees
• Assisting with intake calls from prospective clients
• Other duties as assigned

Experience and Qualifications:

• Legal Certificate preferred.
• Legal Experience - 1 to 3 years personal injury experience commendable.
• Have excellent time management and organizational skills and the ability to work independently.
• Be empathetic with an effective ability to build rapport with clients.
• Excellent accuracy and the ability to exercise initiative and good judgement.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing work demands, volumes and schedules.
• Other clerical and administrative support duties as directed by the management and/or legal team.

We offer a friendly work environment, a competitive salary, and a benefits package. This is a full-time position with flexibility to work hybrid after 3 months.

We thank all applicants however only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site gym
• Paid time off
• Work from home

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Mon-Fri

Work Location: In person, Hybrid after 3 months