Legal Assistant, Litigation

Ranked a Best Employer in Canada for 24 years, Bennett Jones is one of Canada’s premier business law firms and home to 500 lawyers and business advisors. With deep experience in complex transactions and litigation matters, and offices in Calgary, Edmonton, Montréal, Ottawa, Toronto, Vancouver and New York, the firm is well equipped to advise businesses and investors with Canadian ventures and connect Canadian businesses and investors with opportunities around the world. Serving clients since 1922, we are proud to be the firm that businesses trust with their most complex legal matters.

The Role :

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Litigation Legal Assistant to support our dynamic litigation team. The ideal candidate will bring strong administrative skills, attention to detail, and a passion for legal work in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Functions :

• Assist with the preparation, organization, and assembly of litigation and court documents including affidavits, notices, factums, and books of authorities
• Monitoring and managing legal timelines and procedural requirements
• Act as a liaison between lawyers and internal / external stakeholders regarding file progression and related matters
• Managing the service and delivery of court documents and procedural notices
• Apply strong proofreading and editing skills to ensure accuracy, completeness, and proper formatting of all work products
• Provide administrative support for lawyers’ practices, including opening and closing files, scheduling meetings and preparing expense reports
• Organize and maintain up-to-date electronic and paper client files
• Support billing processes, expense tracking, and invoice payments in accordance with firm policies
• Exercise sound judgment and resourcefulness to independently resolve administrative issues
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications :

All offers of employment are conditional upon the satisfactory verification of a Canadian criminal record check. Determination of the factors that constitute satisfactory verification is within the sole discretion of Bennett Jones.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

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