We are seeking an Intermediate Litigation Legal Assistant for a medium sized law firm located in South Edmonton. The successful candidate is a self-starter with high attention to detail, a sense of urgency, and excellent organizational skills that effectively support busy practices.

Key requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a litigation role
• Highly organized and pro-active approach to meeting deadlines while producing accurate quality work
• Experienced in submissions to Court of King's Bench (KB) and navigation of the Filing Digital Service, Court Case Management Digital Service, and Email Filing systems for same
• Experience conducting due diligence searches
• Experience with billing and understanding of basic accounting principles
• Strong client service and relationship building
• Transcription and formatting of documents via dictation or digital forms

Other requirements:

• Post-secondary education from a recognized Legal Assistant/Paralegal program
• Experience drafting pleadings, writs of enforcement, and letters
• Adapts to changing priorities with effectiveness in a high-volume work environment
• Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Fluency in English- speaking, reading, and writing
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and other legal software
• Quick learner who is curious and retains knowledge

This position is full-time permanent.

We are excited to assist you in your career search! If you know someone who may be interested in this opportunity, we welcome and reward referrals. Thank you to all applicants. Resumes will be kept on file for future consideration.

Why KPM Staffing

Our team specializes in connecting invested, talented individuals with reputable Alberta organizations the first time around. With decades of experience behind us, our team takes a holistic approach to understanding the caliber of candidates companies seek.

We are passionate about assisting candidates at various points in their careers, whether you're an eager graduate or a seasoned professional looking to make a transition.

We leverage the most comprehensive recruiting processes to create on-target matches for both our clients and candidates.

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