Litigation Legal Assistant

McLennan Ross has a dynamic team of staff who are highly motivated to provide exceptional support to our lawyers and clients. We are currently recruiting for a full time Litigation Legal Assistant in our Edmonton office.

Position Overview

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing legal and administrative support to lawyers with general litigation practices. As a litigation legal assistant, with a minimum of 3 years of experience, your opportunity involves:

• Maintaining organized and complete files within an electronic document management system
• Managing correspondence, booking appointments, and diarizing deadlines according to client and procedural deadlines
• Managing incoming mail and e-mail
• Coordinating the flow of documents between internal and external clients at all levels
• Working proactively and initiating follow up actions to expedite the flow of work
• Transcribing digital dictations
• Performing conflict searches, file openings and file closings
• Preparing, drafting and revising legal documents and letters independently with minimal direction
• Assisting with trial preparation, questionings and briefs as required

Our Ideal Candidate

• Is a strong team player with a positive work ethic and attitude
• Must be results oriented and demonstrate exceptional time management, organizational, and follow up skills
• Has excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Has a high level of accuracy and strong attention to detail
• Must be able to work independently as well as within a team environment

Key Qualifications and Education

• Post-secondary diploma or certificate in accredited legal assistant or paralegal program and/or successful career history in the role of a legal assistant
• Minimum of three years of experience working in a litigation legal assistant role
• Strong understanding of the litigation process and filing procedures at various courts

What you will find at McLennan Ross

• A highly professional environment that is built on a strong culture and spirit of teamwork
• Proven high quality of service and commitment to our clients and each other
• An employer who is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion

About McLennan Ross

At McLennan Ross, you will find a community of people who are passionate about the work we do and who genuinely value and support one another. While we foster a team approach, we also value the diverse contributions and individuality of all our members.

With a shared commitment to excellence, we make a national impact through our work with clients across Canada. Our lawyers have been involved in numerous landmark cases, at all levels of the Canadian judicial system, including the Supreme Court of Canada. Many of our cases have profoundly affected the legal framework in which many businesses operate today.

Our open-door policy means you will benefit from a strong support base. It is our deep-seated belief that through continuous collaboration, we are not only providing our clients with the best possible service, we are cultivating an environment where everyone has the opportunity to learn and grow.

As a firm, we are defined by our values. They drive us. They inspire us. They inform everything we do.

Our ValuesUnrivaled Client Focus

Our client experience is second to none. We strive for excellence in Law and are always looking for creative, practical solutions to get the best results for our clients and the firm.

Passionate and driven

We’re all in! We are passionate about the work we do and are driven by results.

Genuine and approachable

We are unpretentious and no one calls us stuffy. We welcome diversity and know that we are better together.

Make a difference

We care about our clients, our community and each other and we want to make a difference in the lives of those around us.

Visit us online at mross.com