paralegal jobs in Fort Saskatchewan, AB

Legal Assistant/Paralegal – Litigation (Southside Edmonton)

Our Client is seeking an experienced litigation legal assistant or paralegal. We are looking for a proactive professional who takes ownership of files, keeps matters moving, and thrives in a busy litigation practice.

Our Client is one of Edmonton’s oldest and most respected law firms, combining a longstanding reputation for excellence with a modern approach to legal practice.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation files from opening to closing, including court filings, scheduling, deadlines, client communication, and limitation tracking.
• Draft correspondence, pleadings, affidavits, court forms, Affidavits of Records, and undertaking responses.
• Maintain lawyer calendars, coordinate meetings, diarize next steps, and ensure files progress efficiently.
• Handle billing, time entry, trust requests, and file administration.
• Conduct court filings, searches, conflict checks, legal research, and registry searches.
• Prepare and file documents through the Personal Property Registry and Land Titles systems, including writ registrations and registrations, amendments, and discharges affecting title.
• Review and proofread documents for accuracy and compliance with Alberta court procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of litigation legal assistant or paralegal experience.
• Strong knowledge of Alberta litigation procedures and the Rules of Court.
• Ability to prepare routine litigation documents with minimal supervision.
• Highly organized, detail oriented, and able to manage competing deadlines while proactively tracking limitations and next steps.
• Professional, proactive, and dependable.
• Experience with legal practice management software. We currently use PCLaw and are transitioning to Acumin and NetDocuments. Experience with these platforms is an asset, not a requirement.
• Experience with Remindex, Personal Property Registry (PPR), and Land Titles systems is an asset.

If you possess the necessary skills and are eager to contribute to a professional legal team dedicated to excellence in litigation services, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.

We thank all candidates who apply, however due to the high volume of resumes, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

KPM Staffing Inc. Our team specializes in connecting invested, talented individuals with reputable Alberta organizations the first time around.

With decades of experience behind us, our team takes a holistic approach when it comes to understanding the level of calibre companies seek in their workforce. We are also passionate about assisting candidates during various points in their careers, whether you’re an eager graduate or a seasoned professional looking to make a transition. We leverage the most comprehensive recruiting processes to create on-target matches for both our clients and candidates.

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