Legal Assistant

North & Company LLP is a full-service law firm that provides legal services to clients throughout Southern Alberta in a variety of practice areas. We have a strong connection to each and every community we are a part of and are proud to have built our business in such a strong area of the province.

North & Company LLP is looking for a Legal Assistant to join our team. This is a full-time (35 hours per week) position.

Job Duties

• Administrative tasks including file management and organization, drafting routine correspondence, data entry, preparing legal documents, maintaining conflicts database, and client relationship management
• Billing, time entry, and invoicing clients
• Schedule appointments
• Dictation
• General Reporting
• Submit document registration requests and search land titles
• Other duties as required

Qualifications :

• Legal Administrative Assistant Diploma would be an asset;
• 2 years of legal assistant experience would be an asset;
• Ability to handle a varied workload;
• Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite;
• Previous experience working with the ProLaw software system would be an asset;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to set priorities while dealing with conflicting and emerging priorities;
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with other staff and professionals.

Compensation

North and Company have a strong total compensation package. We pay competitive salaries for our market.

Benefits of Working with Us

• Mentorship
• Teamwork environment
• Benefits package (health, dental, Long-term disability, short-term disability, life insurance)
• RRSP Matching
• Bonuses and Incentive Package
• Company Events
• Work/Life Balance
• Career and learning development

Applications

North & Company LLP is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, including through all aspects of the hiring process.

Salary : $18.00-$26.17 per hour

Benefits :

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Pincher Creek, AB T0K 1W0: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education :

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience :

• legal assistant (required)

Work Location: In person