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Litigation Legal Assistant

Location: Calgary, Alberta (Hybrid)

Job Type: Full-Time

About the Opportunity

Our client is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to join its busy litigation team. This opportunity is ideal for a highly organized, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced legal environment and can effectively support multiple lawyers with active litigation practices.

The successful candidate will possess strong organizational, communication, and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize competing deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities

· Provide comprehensive administrative and litigation support to two or more attorneys.

· Draft legal correspondence, pleadings, court forms, and other litigation documents.

· Conduct court searches and assist with legal file management.

· Prepare and organize trial materials, including trial binders and supporting documentation.

· Assist with pre-trial and trial preparation.

· Monitor litigation deadlines, limitation periods, and court timelines to ensure compliance.

· Schedule hearings, examinations, discoveries, meetings, and other litigation-related appointments.

· Coordinate attorney calendars and manage daily workflow.

· Maintain organized physical and electronic client files.

· Prepare billing, enter time records, and assist with account administration.

· Perform general administrative and office support duties as required.

Qualifications

· Minimum 3 years of litigation legal assistant or litigation paralegal experience.

· Post-secondary education in a Legal Assistant or Paralegal program is preferred. Equivalent practical experience will also be considered.

· Strong knowledge of civil litigation procedures and legal documentation.

· Excellent organizational, multitasking, and deadline management skills.

· Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.

· Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment.

· Professional demeanor with strong interpersonal and communication skills.

· Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

· Experience with document management and legal software such as NetDocs, Unity, Remindex, or similar platforms is considered an asset.

Preferred Skills

· Experience supporting multiple litigation attorneys simultaneously.

· Strong understanding of court procedures and litigation timelines.

· Experience managing trial preparation and document organization.

· Ability to prioritize multiple matters in a high-volume litigation practice.

· Strong administrative and file management skills.

Work Schedule

· Full-Time

· Monday through Friday

· Hybrid work arrangement

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Our Services
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Our Expertise
W3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company’s unique needs.

As a W3Global client, you’ll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.