About Crossroads Law
Crossroads Law is an award-winning firm that takes pride in providing exceptional customer service to our clients. We provide family law, estate planning and fertility law services to clients across BC and Alberta.
As one of the fastest growing firms in Western Canada, we are looking for a Legal Assistant to join our collaborative team in the Edmonton office. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, be detail oriented and have experience in the paralegal profession and ideally in the family law area.
Position Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Daily postings, monthly billings to clients and A/R collections.
- Filing, file maintenance and calendar diarizations, and incoming/outgoing mail.
- Scheduling appointments, sending video meeting links.
- Ability to organize and prioritize work.
- Fielding client inquiries via telephone contact/management.
- Preliminary drafting and/or transcription of correspondence and legal documents.
- Understanding of legal procedures in the family law area.
- Document filings and court calendar management.
- Support to other Legal Support Staff for any needs.
- Other administrative duties as required.
Qualifications / Skills:
- One (1) to four (4) years’ experience working as a Legal Assistant ideally in Family Law.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Flexibility and adaptability in an ever-changing and growing workplace.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Organized and meticulous with follow-up and detail.
- Ability to take the initiative, prioritize and multitask.
- Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe, and Unity (EsiLaw).
- Ability to work overtime on occasion.
