Legal Assistant with Litigation and Wills and Estates Experience

Taylor Janis LLP is a boutique law firm, with offices located in Edmonton, Calgary and Vancouver. We are a collegial law firm and are currently looking for an enthusiastic, service-oriented Legal Assistant with Litigation and Wills and Estates experience to join our Edmonton Office who shares our passion for providing quality legal services within a team of dedicated lawyers and staff. JOB TYPE Legal Assistant Job Type: Full-time, Edmonton Office REQUIREMENTS AND CANDIDATE ASSETS The ideal candidate will: Have a Legal Assistant Diploma or Certificate; Have at least 2 years of experience with Litigation and Wills and Estates Have developed professional communication skills; Have strong organizational skills with an emphasis on attention to detail; Have a positive attitude and willing to take initiative; Able to provide fulsome support to more than 1 lawyer; and Is self-motivated and can work independently but also values in a team-based environment. RESPONSIBILITIES Preparing and typing correspondence, pleadings, etc; Arranging for court filing of documents; Preparing and maintaining a diarizing system for court dates, questionings, meetings and appointments; Tracking the lawyer’s billing statistics, including retainers received and overdue/unpaid accounts; Processing all relevant incoming and outgoing mail; Scheduling appointments and meetings and preparing documentation for those appointments and meetings; Assisting clients over the phone and via email with requests for updates on file matters and information on billing matters; Scheduling court runners and couriers; Maintaining client files in paper and electronic form; Helping cover reception telephones; and Assisting couriers and other guests that attend the office from time to time. WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? Access to keen mentorship in a collegial and welcoming environment in order to develop the skills and knowledge needed; Work in an interesting, rewarding, and ever-changing area of the law; Competitive pay; and Benefits.

The role involves preparing legal correspondence and pleadings, managing court filings, and maintaining a diarizing system for appointments. Additionally, the assistant handles billing statistics, client communications, and general office administrative tasks.

Candidates must possess a Legal Assistant Diploma or Certificate and at least 2 years of experience in Litigation and Wills and Estates. Strong organizational skills, professional communication, and the ability to support multiple lawyers are required.

• Benefits

• Attention to detailPreferred

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• Litigation
• Wills and Estates
• Professional Communication
• Organizational Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Legal Document Preparation
• Court Filing
• Diarizing
• Billing Tracking
• Client Relations
• File Management
• Reception

• Legal
• Administrative

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Feb 15, 2027

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level

Application method

Direct apply is available