Legal Assistant

Original job posting

The role involves providing comprehensive litigation support, including drafting legal documents, managing case files, and handling court filings. Additionally, the assistant coordinates communication between clients, courts, and opposing counsel while assisting in trial preparation.

Job details

Litigation Legal Assistant – Consolidated Legal Services LLP Position Summary Consolidated Legal Services LLP is seeking a full-time Litigation Legal Assistant to join our busy litigation practice in Calgary. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting our lawyers, managing files, and ensuring the smooth and efficient administration of client matters. This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining professionalism and client service excellence. Key Duties & Responsibilities Litigation Support: Draft correspondence, format, and prepare pleadings for filing, and other legal documents for court filings. File Management: Open, organize, and maintain physical and electronic case files; track deadlines, hearing dates, and limitation periods. Court & Regulatory Filings: File materials with the courts (electronic), monitor return of documents, and manage service requirements. Communication & Coordination: Act as a point of contact for clients, courts, opposing counsel, and internal teams; manage when required schedule meetings, hearings, and mediations when required. Document Control: Proofread, edit, and ensure accuracy and compliance of all outgoing documents. Hearing & Trial Preparation: Assist with preparing material, books of authorities, and exhibits; coordinate logistics for hearings and trials. Administrative Support: Manage calendars, arrange travel, process billing, and other administrative tasks as required. Qualifications & Skills Completion of post-secondary education in Legal Assistant or Paralegal Studies, or equivalent experience. Strong knowledge of court procedures, filing systems, and litigation practices. Willingness to learn procedures and practices in other Canadian jurisdictions. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail. Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion. Professional, proactive, and client-service oriented attitude. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Benefits: Casual dress Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off Profit sharing Vision care Schedule: 8 hour shift Monday to Friday

What you’ll do

The role involves providing comprehensive litigation support, including drafting legal documents, managing case files, and handling court filings. Additionally, the assistant coordinates communication between clients, courts, and opposing counsel while assisting in trial preparation.

Requirements

Candidates must have post-secondary education in Legal Assistant or Paralegal Studies and a strong knowledge of court procedures and litigation practices. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and excellent organizational skills are required.

Benefits

• Casual dress • Dental care • Disability insurance • Employee assistance program • Extended health care • Life insurance • On-site parking • Paid time off • Profit sharing • Vision care

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Microsoft Office Suite · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Litigation Support
• File Management
• Court Filings
• Legal Drafting
• Document Control
• Trial Preparation
• Calendar Management
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Time Management
• Client Service
• Proofreading
• Communication Skills

Job areas

• Legal
• Administrative