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We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Legal Assistant to support our legal team with administrative and clerical tasks. The ideal candidate will have experience working in an intellectual property firm although this is not essential. The Legal Assistant will play a crucial role in maintaining efficient office operations and ensuring smooth communication between clients, attorneys, and staff. Duties Manage and maintain legal files through accurate filing and data entry. Prepare, proofread, and review legal documents, correspondence, and reports. Assist with scheduling appointments, court dates, and meetings. Handle phone calls with professional phone etiquette and provide exceptional customer support. Support front desk operations including greeting visitors and managing client inquiries. Utilize Microsoft Office, Adobe PDF, time tracking software, and legal docketing software for document creation, bookkeeping, record keeping, and time tracking. Perform general administrative tasks such as photocopying, scanning, and organizing documents. Prepare, send and save correspondence including reporting emails to clients. Support billing processes with bookkeeping skills and data entry accuracy. Assist attorneys with research, document preparation, and other clerical duties as needed. Assist attorneys with trademark and patent prosecution and litigation documents. Receive and save notices from intellectual property offices. Qualifications Proven experience in office administration or clerical roles; legal office experience is a plus. Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), Adobe PDF, and basic computer skills. Experience with legal timetracking software is preferred but not essential. Excellent typing speed, proofreading abilities, and attention to detail. Knowledge of front desk operations and customer service best practices. Ability to handle sensitive information discreetly with professionalism. Prior experience in intellectual property firms is preferred but not essential. Postsecondary education in legal administration or paralegal training is preferred but not essential. Benefits Casual dress. Flexible schedule. Onsite parking. Location Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Salary CA$60,000.00 CA$62,000.00 Seniority level Entry level Employment type Fulltime Job function Legal Industries Legal Services #J-18808-Ljbffr