Legal Assistant

Caron & Partners LLP is a mid-sized Calgary law firm dedicated to providing clients with quality legal services and strategic counselling for over 55 years. We offer a broad range of legal services in various practice areas.

Overview

Our immigration practice area is growing, and we are currently looking for a candidate who can provide secretarial services, accounts assistance, and office services support to our busy team. To be successful in this role, you should possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, be able to work quickly with a keen eye for detail, maintain confidentiality, and maintain a professional attitude. This is an excellent opportunity for a legal assistant who enjoys working in a dynamic and supportive team environment.

Specific Duties:

Preparation and submission of provincial and federal immigration applications using online systems,

Setting up and maintaining records management systems (including classifying and coding electronic and hardcopy files),

Drafting of application cover letters,

Assisting with ongoing client meetings and contacting clients to obtain relevant case information,

Preparing and processing clients’ invoices and monthly billings,

Working collaboratively with the assigned Lawyer(s) and clients to ensure invoices are paid in a timely fashion,

Assisting Lawyer(s) in setting up special payment arrangements for clients and in resolving questions and/or problems regarding payment of accounts,

Answering calls, scheduling meetings and appointments, meeting with clients, and handling administrative and business matters,

Reviewing correspondence, coordinating the flow of information and responding to routine inquiries.

Knowledge and Skills Requirements

Legal Assistant Diploma from an accredited institution,

1 - 2 years of related experience,

Excellent command of English (reading, writing, and speaking),

Excellent command of Punjabi

Proficient with Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe PDF,

The ability to use our current accounting system (CosmoLex) is an asset,

Ability to learn online processing through portal programs offered by Canada and Alberta Immigration.

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

If you are interested, please apply with a cover letter and resume.

Caron & Partners LLP is an inclusive employer committed to providing a diverse workforce. We provide equal career opportunities to all qualified candidates. We are committed to creating a respectful and inclusive work environment that allows our employees to reach their full potential.

We want to thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.