Legal Aid Alberta is seeking to fill a 6-month temporary full-time Administrative Assistant position working out of our Edmonton office. The successful candidate will provide a broad range of administrative support to the legal services team as part of the delivery of legal services for all Legal Aid Alberta (LAA) clients.

Who We Are

As a publicly funded, non-profit organization, Legal Aid Alberta provides affordable legal services in family law, domestic violence, child welfare, immigration, and youth and adult criminal defence. We are Alberta-wide, with 300 staff and 1,200 private practice lawyers helping people overcome their legal challenges in more than 75 communities across the province.

Who You Are

Working at Legal Aid Alberta means you care about people and empathize with their situation. You are computer-savvy and more organized than anyone you know. Fast-paced work environments give you a rush and you’re always up for a challenge. You love learning new things, solving problems, and can adapt to change quickly. You care deeply about the success of our team and our organization.

What you will be doing

Some of the key responsibilities of the Administrative Assistant position is to:

• Greet and welcome guests when they arrive at office.
• Direct visitors to appropriate person and office.
• Ensure the reception area is tidy and presentable with necessary materials.
• Answer, screen and forward incoming phone calls.
• Order office supplies and keep inventory of stock.
• Other duties as directed by management.

Qualifications

Education:

• Post-secondary education in administration is considered an asset.

Experience:

• Previous administrative experience in a law firm is considered an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with complex clients.
• Computer literacy, including MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and Legal Files.
• Experience in accurately maintaining a database.
• Experience using various office equipment (printer, copier, fax, etc.).

Skills:

• Demonstrated time management and ability to deal with conflicting priorities and deadlines.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement.

Perks of working with us

• Competitive wage.
• Salary Range: $44,300.00 - $58,400.00
• RRSP employer contribution
• Paid statutory holidays.
• Paid vacation days
• Winter closure (paid time off)
• Work-life balance
• Health and dental benefits
• Health and wellness accounts
• Employee assistance program

How to apply

If you are interested in applying, please click Apply Now. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The successful candidate will be required to provide a clear criminal record.