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Litigation Legal Assistant

Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Mid Level
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About the role

Job Description Insight Global is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join a well-established mid-sized law firm in downtown Calgary. This individual will provide dedicated support to two lawyers (one Senior Lawyer and one Mid-Level Associate) within the firm's Employment Litigation practice. The ideal candidate will bring strong Alberta litigation experience, exceptional document management skills, and a thorough understanding of court filing procedures. This is a fast-paced environment that requires someone who can effectively manage competing priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and professionalism.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities Manage incoming inquiries from current and prospective clients. Prepare engagement letters and coordinate conflict searches. Draft, review, and prepare legal correspondence, reporting letters, and other legal documentation. Prepare, file, and manage pleadings through Alberta's online court filing systems. Organize, review, and maintain disclosure documentation received from clients and opposing counsel. Prepare disclosure materials and supporting litigation documents. Conduct legal and general research, including preparing Access to Information requests. Assist with monthly and quarterly reporting summaries. Transcribe dictation recordings and prepare documentation accordingly. Open, maintain, and close both electronic and physical files. Manage client trust and account administration, including cheque requisitions and handling funds related to transactions. Support ongoing administrative and litigation-related tasks as needed.

Required Qualifications Minimum 3 years of litigation legal assistant experience within Alberta. Experience supporting lawyers in a litigation-focused practice. Strong knowledge of Alberta court procedures and electronic filing systems. Background in Employment Law Exceptional attention to detail and document preparation skills. Experience managing pleadings, disclosure, correspondence, and legal files. Strong organizational and time-management abilities. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice to Have Experience with ProLaw. Experience with Actionstep or similar legal practice management software. Previous experience supporting multiple lawyers within a litigation practice.

Location: Downtown Calgary, AB Schedule: Full-Time | Onsite 5 Days/Week Duration: 2-Month Contract with possible extension Pay : $33-36/hr

About Insight Global

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Insight Global is an international professional services and staffing company specializing in delivering talent and technical solutions to Fortune 1000 companies across the IT, Non-IT, Healthcare, and Engineering industries. Fueled by staffing and talent experts, Evergreen, our professional services brand, brings technical advisors and culture consultants to help customers tackle their biggest challenges. With over 70 locations across North America, Europe, and Asia, and global staffing capabilities in 50+ countries, our teams of tech-enabled recruiters are dedicated to finding the right talent and technical solutions to help our customers thrive. At our core, we are dedicated to empowering people to do great things. That’s why we’re passionate about developing our people personally, professionally, and financially so they can be the light to the world around them. n, Evergreen. To find out more, visit www.insightglobal.com

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