Legal Assistant – Litigation
Job Description
Our client is seeking a dynamic and experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to join their team in Calgary. This position offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, professional, and collaborative environment supporting a busy litigation practice. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three to five years of experience as a legal assistant, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, and thrive in a team-based environment. They will demonstrate a strong commitment to client service, possess exceptional interpersonal skills, and bring a proactive, solution-driven approach to their work.
Responsibilities:
Manage all administrative functions, including email and calendar management, meeting coordination, and travel arrangements.
Prepare and maintain a bring-forward system and provide appropriate reminders.
Draft, revise, and format legal documents and correspondence under lawyer supervision.
Handle digital dictation, billing coordination, and time entry.
Organize and maintain both physical and electronic filing systems.
Liaise with other administrative departments and provide support or coverage within the litigation group as needed.
Perform other related duties as required by the legal team or management.
Requirements
Completion of an accredited Legal Assistant program (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
Minimum of 3–5 years of experience as a Legal Assistant, preferably within a large firm environment.
At least one year of experience in litigation is required.
Strong knowledge of court processes, with experience in commercial and higher-level courts (Federal, Court of Appeal) considered an asset.
Proficiency in MS Office 365, Adobe Pro, Excel, PowerPoint, and document management systems (such as iManage).
Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
Strong client service focus with the ability to work collaboratively and proactively in a fast-paced environment.
High level of accuracy, professionalism, and initiative.
Please submit all resumes to Alison Caldwell at Caldwell@catchrecruitment.com