McLennan Ross LLP, a well established law firm committed to serving the legal needs of Albertans and Northerners, is rated by Canadian Lawyer magazine as one of the top ten law firms in Western Canada.
Our staff consists of legal assistants, paralegals, office services, accounting and IT staff. Current postings for all of our offices are listed below, however we are always interested and welcome resumes from individuals interested in joining our firm. We offer a challenging and progressive work environment together with an excellent salary/benefits package, including a pension plan and three weeks vacation the first year of employment.
Edmonton
Legal Assistant - Relief/Float position:
Responsibilities:
Clerical, administrative and general office duties
Preparation of legal documents
Drafting letters
Document organization.
Qualifications:
Highly organized and motivated
Excellent attention to detail
Responds to everyday tasks with little supervision
Maintains professionalism, confidentiality and discretion
A strong team player with a positive work ethic
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Calgary
Litigation Legal Assistant:
We currently have an opportunity for a Litigation Legal Assistant. This is a permanent, full-time position; hours of work are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday.
Responsibilities:
Communicate effectively, professionally and discreetly with all internal and external clients
Manage all physical and electronic files on behalf of the lawyers assigned. Ensure they are always current with all relevant documentation according to the firm standard
Edit, format, print and revise letters, memos, reports, forms, labels and other printed material from dictation or other instructions
Coordinate client meetings, arranging for catering or audio-visual equipment as needed
Organize equipment and other materials for on-site and off-site presentations
Input all time entries daily and process all accounts for Lawyer as well as manage billing, receipt of funds and process payments from clients
Answer the telephone, route callers, take messages and provide routine information to callers
Perform administrative and related duties as assigned and assist others in the department as required
Maintain an excellent working relationship with all staff in the department and also those in other areas of the firm
Work in a team environment which includes occasionally supporting other legal assistants and legal staff.
Qualifications:
Minimum 5 years experience as a Legal Administrative Assistant in Litigation, with a current working knowledge of the Alberta Rules of Court
Formal Legal Assistant education and training is preferred, but successful career history in the role will be considered
Ability to work independently and proceed with objectives under minimal supervision
Strong attention to detail as it relates to drafting of correspondence, proofreading, preparation of client bills, and management of trust accounts, often under challenging time constraints
Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to work effectively under pressure to meet quick deadlines
Demonstrated “take charge” attitude to ensure Lawyer’s practice is managed with the utmost effectiveness and efficiency
Advanced PC skills, particularly with Microsoft Office and Outlook along with the capacity to learn other firm-specific software
Proven problem-solving skills with the ability to visualize and deliver creative solutions
Dedicated to providing high quality service to clients and consistently striving to exceed expectations
Demonstrated ability to ensure utmost confidentiality and discretion at all times
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks/deadlines as they relate to client matters
Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills. Ability to listen effectively, respond appropriately and maintain a mutual comfort level while relating to clients, staff and other lawyers in the lawyer’s absence
Positive and willing attitude. Good sense of humour an asset
Flexibility for occasional overtime.
Labour and Employment Legal Assistant:
We currently have an opportunity for a Labour and Employment Legal Assistant. This is a permanent, full-time position; hours of work are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday.
Responsibilities:
Communicate effectively, professionally and discreetly with all internal and external clients
Manage all physical and electronic files on behalf of the lawyers assigned. Ensure they are always current with all relevant documentation according to the firm standard
Edit, format, print and revise letters, memos, reports, forms, labels and other printed material from dictation or other instructions
Coordinate client meetings, arranging for catering or audio-visual equipment as needed
Organize equipment and other materials for on-site and off-site presentations
Input all time entries daily and process all accounts for Lawyer as well as manage billing, receipt of funds and process payments from clients
Answer the telephone, route callers, take messages and provide routine information to callers
Perform administrative and related duties as assigned and assist others in the department as required
Maintain an excellent working relationship with all staff in the department and also those in other areas of the firm
Work in a team environment which includes occasionally supporting other legal assistants and legal staff.
Qualifications:
Minimum 5 years experience as a Legal Administrative Assistant in the area of Labour and Employment
Formal Legal Assistant education and training is preferred, but successful career history in the role will be considered
Ability to work independently and proceed with objectives under minimal supervision
Strong attention to detail as it relates to drafting of correspondence, proofreading, preparation of client bills, and management of trust accounts, often under challenging time constraints
Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to work effectively under pressure to meet quick deadlines
Demonstrated “take charge” attitude to ensure Lawyer’s practice is managed with the utmost effectiveness and efficiency
Advanced PC skills, particularly with Microsoft Office and Outlook along with the capacity to learn other firm-specific software
Proven problem-solving skills with the ability to visualize and deliver creative solutions
Dedicated to providing high quality service to clients and consistently striving to exceed expectations
Demonstrated ability to ensure utmost confidentiality and discretion at all times
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks/deadlines as they relate to client matters
Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills. Ability to listen effectively, respond appropriately and maintain a mutual comfort level while relating to clients, staff and other lawyers in the lawyer’s absence
Positive and willing attitude. Good sense of humour an asset
Flexibility for occasional overtime.
Interested individuals should forward resumes in confidence to:
Personal information received in response to these postings will be used to determine eligibility for employment. If you are not the successful candidate, your resume will be destroyed.
