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Legal Assistant
Fox Wakefield in Lloydminster AB is looking for 2 legal assistants with a minimum of 2 years experience to join our very busy Law Firm.
Responsibilities
- Maintain workflow by independently preparing and managing client files based on systems in the areas assigned.
- Actively manage daily calendar for assigned lawyer, including the scheduling meetings.
- Proactively prepare client files in advance of client meetings at least one business day in advance (where possible).
- Client care - respond to emails, calls, inquiries in a timely manner, keeping the client informed throughout the process, including new clients and intakes.
- Proactively analyze and review open files to keep them moving forward.
- Draft and edit legal documents.
- Daily/weekly reviews of a lawyer's task list, highlighting priorities, allocating tasks to other legal support staff, and supervising delegated work to junior support staff.
- Accurately maintain client, document and accounting databases.
- Provide support to other departments and/or lawyers when required.
- Assist in other administrative duties relating to the practice as required.
Experience & Skills
- Successful completion of a Paralegal or Legal Assistant program is desired.
- 2+ years of experience working in a law firm.
- Detail oriented with the ability to multi task, take initiative, work independently and stay organized.
- Excellent computer skills and communication skills are required along with the ability to provide exceptional customer service while working in a high paced environment.
- Knowledge of, and experience with ALF (Corporate) Do Process (Real Estate), SOLUNO, and Microsoft Office would be an asset.
General Competencies
- Professional in appearance and attitude.
- Maintain appropriate lines of communication with all staff.
- Exceptional client care.
- Flexible and able to adapt to changing environment and the ability to learn and adapt in a changing environment.
- Detail oriented with a high degree of accuracy.
- Strong team player, earning the respect and trust of coworkers.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Adhere to Fox Wakefield's policies and procedures at all times.
Salary and Benefits
- Wages are negotiable depending on experience.
Schedule
- Full Time.
- Monday to Friday (37.5 hour work week).
Work Location
- In Person, at our office Lloydminster AB.