Legal Assistant Position

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 include

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Wages are negotiable depending on experience
   

• Full Time
• Monday to Friday  (37.5 hour work week)

•  2 + years (Preferred)

• In Person, at our office  Lloydminster AB