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 and Estate Planning/Litigation 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;
Have a minimum of 2 years experience in Alberta Estate Planning and Estate Litigation;
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 clients over 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

Schedule:
Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person