Job Opportunity: Corporate Commercial and Litigation Legal Assistant
Reliance Legal Group is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Corporate Commercial and Litigation Legal Assistant to join our litigation practice team. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, the ability to manage competing deadlines, and experience supporting lawyers in litigation matters.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare, draft, edit, and proofread litigation documents, including pleadings, affidavits, briefs, and correspondence.
- File and serve court documents in accordance with court rules and procedures.
- Manage litigation calendars, deadlines, and limitation dates.
- Communicate effectively with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and other parties.
- Maintain and organize physical and electronic client files.
- Assist lawyers with trial and hearing preparation, including assembling books of authorities and exhibits.
- Preparation of Corporate and Commercial transactional documents including share purchase, and asset purchases.
- Preparation of incorporation and minute book documents.
- Preparation and follow-up on mortgage and loan transactions in relation to corporate commercial transactions.
- Provide administrative support as required to ensure smooth file progression.
Qualifications:
- Completion of a Legal Assistant or Paralegal diploma.
- Minimum 2 years of experience as a Litigation Legal Assistant (civil/commercial litigation experience preferred) and/or Corporate Commercial Legal Assistant. Related training will be provided depending on prior experience.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal practice management software.
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
Compensation:
- Offered wage: $36.00 – $38.00 per hour, depending on experience and skills.
Location: Unit 1101, 3961 52 Ave NE Calgary, AB T3J 3X4
Position Type: Full-time (30 to 40 hours/ week)
Interested applicants are invited to submit their resume and cover letter to hr@rlglaw.ca.
* Please do not call or visit the office in person regarding this posting.
** If you are not currently authorized to work in Canada, do not apply for this position.
*** Serious inquiries only, please.
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Reliance Legal Group