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Litigation Legal Assistant

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Job Order #: 5423018

NOC: 1411
Employer Name:
McKercher LLP
Posted Date:
02-Mar-2015
Location:
REGINA
 
# of Positions:
1
Employment Terms:
Full Time
Education:
Private Vocational School Certificate
Experience:
3-5 Years
Apply By:
15-Mar-2015
How to Apply?:
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Employer Name:
McKercher LLP
Contact Name:
Kathy Stenzil
Contact Phone:
306-565-6571
Contact Email:
k.stenzil@mckercher.ca
Employer Website:
www.mckercher.ca


Description

McKercher LLP, a full service law firm with over 50 lawyers is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant in the Regina office.  You will be assisting lawyers and clients as they work through legal proceedings, including providing assistance with document preparation and administrative functions.  This position involves working under tight time schedules and on numerous files at any given time.

The ideal candidate must possess excellent technical and administrative skills; have the ability to prioritize and expedite workflow; possess the ability to handle changing priorities; and be extremely organized. The incumbent will be articulate and will have impeccable writing skills.

Your required skills and knowledge include
- Handling and prioritizing workload independently, preparing monthly professional services invoices, correspondence, and other documents using Microsoft Word, finalizing legal documents; fielding and attending to telephone inquiries, and acting as a liaison between client and lawyer
- Communicating in a professional manner with lawyers, other team members, and clients
- Posses strong analytical and interpersonal skills
- Exercise independent judgment and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

To be successful in the role, you have:
- At least 3 years experience in a legal assistant environment.  Preference will be given to applicants with experience in areas of litigation
- Advanced PC skills, particularly with Microsoft office and Outlook along with the ability to learn other firm-specific software
- Excellent proofreading skills
- Knowledge of CaseLogistix would be an asset
- The ability to work independently, follow instructions with minimal supervision and take initiative
- A willingness to learn and contribute to the team

The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.  We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those being interviewed will be contacted.

 

Skills and Abilities

Essential Skills
 - Reading text
 - Document use
 - Numeracy
 - Writing
 - Oral communication
 - Working with others
 - Problem solving
 - Decision making
 - Critical thinking
 - Job task planning and organizing
 - Finding information
 - Computer use
 - Continuous learning
 - Significant use of memory
Technical Terminology
 - Legal
Area Of Specialization
 - Correspondence
Business Equipment and Computer Applications
 - Windows
 - Word processing software
 - Electronic mail
 - Dictaphone
 - Accounting software

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