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MLT Aikins is a full-service law firm of more than 300 lawyers and nearly 500 additional team members across the four western provinces. Named one of Canada's best law firms by the Globe and Mail, MLT Aikins is the only law firm to have offices in Winnipeg, Regina, Saskatoon, Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver. As one of the largest firms in Canada, we have the bench strength and geographic scope to meet the increasingly complex needs of clients.
Job Summary
MLT Aikins Saskatoon is in search of an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to join our advocacy practice for a 15-month term position. This position provides administrative and clerical support for lawyers in the litigation team of the Saskatoon office. The ideal candidate will have good practical training and experience from working in a busy litigation practice and will have graduated from an accredited legal program (equivalencies will be considered). Candidates must be able to multi-task and prioritize workload, pay attention to detail, and have excellent organizational, communication and written skills.
Responsibilities include:
- Transcribing digital dictation, creating documents from standard forms or handwritten notes
- Performing complex editing and formatting for correspondence and various legal documents
- Preparing Court materials such as application records, books of authorities, appeal records and appeal books
- Completing day-to-day administrative tasks such as file organization, diarizations, booking appointments and maintaining calendars
- Organizing and prioritizing numerous tasks and completing them under time constraints
- Performing client conflict checking, opening new client matters and maintaining established files
- Preparing client billings, responding to billing inquiries and coordinating with clients on billing preferences and outstanding accounts
- Maintaining an efficient file system (physical and electronic files)
- Performing general administrative duties as required
Qualifications include:
- Graduate of a recognized Legal Assistant program (equivalencies will be considered)
- Three to five years of experience in an active litigation practice
- Advanced computer skills including in Word, Excel, Outlook and document management software
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including proofreading, spelling and grammar skills
- Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Ability to organize and prioritize multiple deadlines and complete tasks under time constraints
- Ability to follow instructions with minimal supervision and thrive in a fast-paced, professional team environment
- A client-focused approach and commitment to providing exceptional service to internal and external clients; customer service skills are an asset
We offer:
- A competitive salary depending on experience
- Comprehensive coverage for health and wellness benefits
- Access to group savings plans and investment options
- Growth and development opportunities
- Mentorship and support
Our Diversity Statement
MLT Aikins is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building an inclusive and diverse work environment. Our principles of diversity, equity and inclusion create a space for everyone to collaborate, allowing us to deliver excellent and increasingly innovative legal service to our clients. We encourage individuals of a diverse group to apply to our job postings.
If this sounds like you, please submit your resumé and cover letter using the form below. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
