Paralegal

Legal Assistant/Paralegal

At Preszler Law Firm, we believe our people, our culture and the way we do business is important. That's why when we hire; we look for a combination of fit and skills.

We have an exciting opportunity to join as a hybrid Legal Assistant/Paralegal working in the Litigation Department based in Calgary. Your role will include but are not limited to the following:

Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Preparing, editing, and proofreading correspondence

• Inputting data into FileVine for limitation tracking

• Arranging questioning, mediations, pre-trial, and settlement conferences

• Pre and post preparation for questioning, mediations, and pre-trials

• Handling incoming mail

• Maintaining lawyer's calendar

• Drafting pleadings

• Reviewing and organizing Mediation Briefs

• Managing files through all stages of the legal process

• Drafting routine correspondence and memos

• Ensuring court filings are completed in an accurate and timely manner

• Requisitioning cheques for payment of invoices and court fees

• Assisting with intake calls from prospective clients

• Maintain regular contact with clients

• Other duties as assigned

Experience and Qualifications:

• Legal Assistant or Paralegal Diploma required

• Legal Experience – Minimum 5 years personal injury experience recommended

• Highly proficient with digital file‑management systems and legal technology platforms, with the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new tools

• Have excellent time management and organizational skills and the ability to work independently

• Be empathetic with an effective ability to build rapport with clients

• Excellent accuracy and the ability to exercise initiative and good judgement

• Flexible and adaptable to changing work demands, volumes and schedules

• Other clerical and administrative support duties as directed by the management and/or legal team

• Preferred knowledge of the processes for the Office of the Public Trustee, Workers’ Compensation Board and Motor Vehicle Accident Claims Fund

• Knowledge and understanding of the Alberta Rules of Court

We offer a friendly work environment, a competitive salary, and a benefits package. This is a full-time position with flexibility to work hybrid after 3 months.

We thank all applicants however only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Dental care

• Extended health care

• On-site gym

• Paid time off

• Work from home

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

• Mon-Fri

Work Location: In person, Hybrid after 3 months