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Family Law Legal Assistant

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Job Order #: 5352741

NOC: 4211
Employer Name:
McKercher LLP
Posted Date:
15-Apr-2014
Location:
SASKATOON
 
# of Positions:
1
Employment Terms:
Full Time
Education:
Private Vocational School Certificate
Experience:
3-5 Years
Apply By:
06-May-2014
How to Apply?:
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Employer Name:
McKercher LLP
Contact Name:
Valerie Makela
Contact Email:
careers@mckercher.ca
Employer Website:
www.mckercher.ca


Description

McKercher LLP, a full service law firm with over 50 lawyers, is seeking a Family Law Legal Assistant in the Saskatoon office to provide administrative support to a senior partner in a busy family law practice.  The position involves working under tight deadlines and on numerous files at any given time.  

The ideal candidate will possess:

    Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the desire to work as part of a legal support team
    High degree of attention to detail and accuracy with strong analytical skills
    Ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative
    Exceptional prioritization and organizational skills
    Ability to exercise independent judgment and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
    Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Outlook along with ability to learn firm-specific software (knowledge in CaseLogistix would be an asset)

Preference will be given to applicants with experience in a legal assistant environment and, more particularly, experience in family law and/or areas of litigation.  The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and a rewarding work environment.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those being interviewed will be contacted.

 

Skills and Abilities

Type of Legal Experience (Legal or Law Clerks Only)
 - Family
 - Civil litigation
Legal or Law Clerk Specific Skills
 - Prepare legal documents, court reports and affidavits
Business Equipment and Computer Applications
 - Word processing
 - Spreadsheet
 - Legal software applications
 - Database management

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