I am looking for a dedicated and professional Legal Receptionist to join my Dispute Resolution focused Family law practice . You will serve as our first point of contact for clients and visitors and provide exceptional administrative support while helping ensure the smooth operation of the office. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently in a client focused environment. Experience with Kings Bench of Alberta Court filing Protocols, Word suite, Adobe Acrobat and the ability to learn new programs will be important. Please email your resume in confidence to [email protected].

Responsibilities

• Greet clients and visitors warmly, ensuring a positive first impression of the firm.
• Answer phone calls with excellent phone etiquette.
• Manage scheduling and appointments for maintaining an organized calendar.
• Perform clerical duties such as filing, data entry, and document preparation.
• Draft legal documents and correspondence with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Utilize legal software including Cosmolex for office Management and Lexis-Nexis for research.
• Assist in ensuring deadlines are met and workflows are efficient.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information in compliance with legal standards.

Experience

• Proven experience in an administrative role, preferably within a legal environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Proficiency in legal drafting and familiarity with legal terminology is highly desirable.
• Experience with clearly explaining the legal process and dispute resolution a definite asset .
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential for effective interaction with clients , other lawyers and the Court.
• Familiarity with Lexis-Nexis, Cosmolex and other legal software is advantageous.

Your contributions will play a vital role in supporting our clients and office vision through delivering outstanding service to our clients.