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Taylor Janis LLP is a boutique law firm, with offices located in Edmonton, Calgary and Vancouver. We are a collegial law firm and are currently looking for an enthusiastic, service-oriented Legal Assistant to join our Edmonton Office who shares our passion for providing quality legal services within a team of dedicated lawyers and staff. Our current opening is for a position that is split between assisting on employment files and Estate Planning/Litigation files. JOB TYPE Legal Assistant/Paralegal Job Type: Full-time, Edmonton Office REQUIREMENTS AND CANDIDATE ASSETS The ideal candidate will: Have a Legal Assistant Diploma or Certificate; Have developed professional communication skills; Have strong organizational skills with an emphasis on attention to detail; Have a positive attitude and willing to take initiative; Have a minimum of 2 years experience in Alberta Estate Planning and Estate Litigation; Able to provide fulsome support to more than 1 lawyer; and Is self-motivated and can work independently but also values in a team-based environment. RESPONSIBILITIES Preparing and typing correspondence, pleadings, etc; Arranging for court filing of documents; Preparing and maintaining a diarizing system for court dates, questionings, meetings and appointments; Tracking the lawyers billing statistics, including retainers received and overdue/unpaid accounts; Processing all relevant incoming and outgoing mail; Scheduling appointments and meetings and preparing documentation for those appointments and meetings; Assisting clients over the phone and via email with requests for updates on file matters and information on billing matters; Scheduling court runners and couriers; Maintaining client files in paper and electronic form; Helping cover reception telephones; and Assisting couriers and other guests that attend the office from time to time. WHATS IN IT FOR YOU? Access to keen mentorship in a collegial and welcoming environment in order to develop the skills and knowledge needed; Work in an interesting, rewarding, and ever-changing area of the law; Competitive pay; and Benefits. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $45,000.00-$65,000.00 per year Schedule: Monday to Friday Work Location: In person