Ranked a Best Employer in Canada for 25 years, Bennett Jones is one of Canada's premier business law firms and home to 450 lawyers and business advisors. With deep experience in complex transactions and litigation matters, and offices in Calgary, Edmonton, Montréal, Toronto, Vancouver and New York, the firm is well equipped to advise businesses and investors with Canadian ventures and connect Canadian businesses and investors with opportunities around the world. Serving clients since 1922, we are proud to be the firm that businesses trust with their most complex legal matters.
We are currently recruiting for the following role in our Edmonton office:
Legal Assistant, Litigation
The Legal Assistant will support the Paralegal team within our litigation group in Alberta and may be assigned to work with lawyers as required. This role provides day-to-day administrative support and backup coverage to ensure efficient team operations.
Essential Functions:
- Providing assistance with clerical, administrative, and general office duties for all Paralegals in the Litigation group
- Document management duties, including photocopying, scanning, electronic filing, and maintaining physical and electronic file organization
- Assisting with the preparation, organization, and service of legal correspondence and court documents
- Assisting with the preparation and secure transmission of expert packages through document-sharing platforms
Qualifications:
- Highly organized and able to prioritize work
- Excellent attention to detail
- Self-motivated and responds to everyday tasks with little supervision
- Maintains professionalism, confidentiality and discretion
- A strong team player; demonstration of positive work ethic
- Ability to multitask and handle a fast-paced work environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Technical aptitude for learning various computer programs
- Commissioner for Oaths Designation would be an asset
- Litigation training and experience (specifically medical malpractice defence) an asset
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Legal Assistant, Litigation in Edmonton employer: Bennett Jones LLP
Bennett Jones is a distinguished employer, consistently ranked among Canada's best for 25 years, offering a dynamic work environment in Calgary or Toronto. With a strong focus on employee growth, the firm fosters a culture of accountability and technical excellence, providing opportunities for hands-on leadership in innovative engineering practices. Employees benefit from competitive compensation, a commitment to diversity and inclusion, and the chance to work alongside top legal and business professionals in a collaborative setting.
