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legal assistant

Posted on November 27, 2024 by Employer details Stringam Law

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*Stringam Law is recruiting for a Family Law and Litigation Legal Assistant | Swift Current, Saskatchewan* With offices located in Lethbridge, Grande Prairie, Medicine Hat, Swift Current, Canmore, Banff, Calgary, Fort McMurray, Beaverlodge, Brooks, Taber, and Cardston, our team has experience handling a variety of cases in all areas of law, from litigation, family and divorce to business, real estate, agriculture, and personal injury. Are you interested in becoming the next member of this exceptional team? Our goal is to employ great people who are interested in contributing to the success of our business and the profession we serve. We hope you choose Stringam as your employer of choice towards a meaningful career in law. *The Opportunity:* We are looking for an exceptional individual to take charge of the challenging role of *Legal Assistant* in *Swift Current, Saskatchewan*. The ideal candidate will have experience in Family Law and/or Litigation practice. *Responsibilities include:* * Draft, transcribe, prepare and organize general correspondence and documents for a variety of legal practice areas to ensure all documentation is accurate and complete. * Organize and maintain files relating to legal and administration matters including indexing and tracking. * Receive, sort and prioritize pleadings, and calendaring required actions and due dates to ensure timeliness of responses and actions. * Research including an ability to identify relevant legal case law, articles and decisions including investigating and fact-finding. * Assist lawyer(s) in preparation for hearings, depositions, document production and trial. * Knowledge of and ability to use Microsoft Suite of products needed to type, format and edit presentations, correspondence and various other documents and reports as necessary. *Qualifications:* * Attention to detail including accuracy and consistent high quality of work. * Advanced computer skills, strong organizational and time management skills. * Ability to work independently and confidently. * Ability to utilize critical thinking to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. * Ability to communicate clearly in both the written and verbal form. * Professional demeanor including an ability to manage all incoming client inquiries, work well with colleagues, lawyers, external clients and outside service providers. * Knowledge and use of ProLaw is an asset. *Compensation & Hours:* Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. Regular full-time position with working hours of 8:30 AM to 5:00PM PM subject to change from time to time. We provide a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, prescription drug, life insurance, critical illness, long term disability, vacation and sick time benefits. To apply please send a resume to the attention of Kenny Davey, while quoting the job title in the subject line at _hr@stringam.ca_. All applications will be held in strict confidence. Stringam is an equal opportunity employer. Stringam wishes to thank all applicants for their interest. However, please note that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Job Type: Full-time Additional pay: * Overtime pay Benefits: * Company events * Dental care * Disability insurance * Employee assistance program * Extended health care * Life insurance * On-site parking * Paid time off * Vision care Flexible language requirement: * French not required Schedule: * Monday to Friday * Overtime Experience: * Family law: 3 years (preferred) * Legal drafting: 3 years (preferred) Location: * Swift Current, SK S9H 0L5 (required) Work Location: In person