Legal Assistant

Legal Assistant – Employment Law

Who We Are

At Litco Law, we are known for our extraordinary and unsurpassed firm culture – and for the people behind that culture. We’ve been recognized as a Canadian Top Employer and as one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures and know that this kind of success only happens when you have amazing people on your team who are passionate about their work, the company, and their clients.

By joining Litco Law, you will be part of an incredible team of passionate, purpose-driven people who believe in excellence and focus on doing their best work every day. Our core values guide everything we do and are reflected in how we interact with our clients, team members, and community.

Meet our Legal Assistant team here!

Who You Are

Are adaptable and quick to identify issues or needs, and can accommodate last-minute requests and situations

Are capable of proactively anticipating needs and reacting quickly through developing an analytical approach and thorough understanding of the business

Have exceptional time management and pride yourself on exemplary organizational skills including but not limited to management of email, digital files, and processes

Are highly knowledgeable and efficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Are a self-starter and demonstrate a history of holding yourself accountable

Have completed a Legal Assistant Diploma/Certificate from a recognized institution

How You’ll Make a Difference

At Litco Law, we are obsessed with providing mind-blowing client service. We are always finding new ways to serve our clients and support them throughout their employment claims. We rely on our Legal Assistants to provide high-quality client service alongside strong administrative and operational support to our lawyers for all matters pertaining to wrongful dismissal, constructive dismissal, severance offers, contract review, dispute resolution, and human rights issues in the workplace. 

You will:

Manage and maintain files in a logical and orderly manner including accurately documenting all data in our file management software

Assist with the efficient and effective movement of client files through the claims process

Maintain client contact at least once every 30 days, responding to all client inquiries within 24 hours

Meet with clients to swear/affirm and sign documents, to provide updates, or to answer questions as required

Draft, file and serve pleadings including but not limited to Statement of Claims, Civil Claims, Affidavit of Records, Producible Documents, various Applications and Affidavits, etc. with the Alberta Provincial Court and Court of King’s Bench

Assist in the collection of evidence needed to advance the client’s claim

Review and analyze documents, contracts, and other employment-related materials

Follow instructions from lawyer and accurately transcribe lawyer dictation

Manage schedule for assigned lawyer including booking, questionings, mediations, JDRs, trials, client meetings, etc. as necessary

Work alongside various departments to ensure documentation is prepared and ready for settlement meetings with clients

Work collaboratively with the team to provide assistance and coverage on other client files as necessary

What We Offer

At Litco Law, we know that a caring team is a team that is cared for. Just a few of the perks of joining our team include:

High-performance culture – You can be a dreamer, and you’re not the only one. Thrive in our A-player community of high-achieving visionaries with a passion for finding ways to make a positive impact.

Learning and development opportunities – We will support and invest in your evolution and improvement because we believe that exceptional people crave the opportunity to grow.

Freedom and responsibility – We have a culture of freedom and responsibility, which means hiring talented people and then getting out of their way. We believe in trust and transparency, flexibility, recognition, and appreciation.

Health and Wellness benefits – The well-being of our team members always comes first. Health benefits, a virtual employee assistance program, and a flexible health and wellness spending account are just a few of the ways we support our team.

In-house book club – We get paid to read! At Litco Law, we believe in rewarding our team members for investing time in their personal and professional development.

Flexibility – Yes, the rumours are true! We offer unlimited paid vacation! Check out our Careers website here to learn more.

We Are Growing Fast. Join Us.

Litco Law provides a home for the mountain climbers, dreamers, and hardworking people who want to make a difference in the world. We offer multiple locations, state-of-the-art technology to support our clients and team members, and a workplace culture like no other. Join us today.