Rae and Company is a boutique law firm located in the west-end of downtown Calgary that focuses on providing legal services to Indigenous Nations in Canada. We are looking for a resourceful, detail-oriented person to join our small but powerful team as an paralegal.
We are looking for someone who:
- Possesses at least three years experience in indigenous, corporate and real estate law
- Possesses first-rate verbal and written communication skills as well as excellent spelling, grammar, and proofreading skills in English and French
- Consistently demonstrates strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Has the ability to work collaboratively in a team and also take the initiative to work independently with minimal instruction or supervision
- Can work well under pressure to meet strict deadlines and can adapt priorities as needed to execute tasks in a timely manner
- Is familiar with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat and willing to learn other computer applications used for the firm’s files and other office systems
- Will uphold confidentiality and professionalism
- Holds a minimum of a three year degree in relevant subject, and a legal assistant diploma
JOB DESCRIPTION – PARALEGAL
- Assist with the preparation and filing of legal documents with courts, tribunals, regulatory bodies, government agencies, and other relevant entities
- Draft and format litigation documents in accordance with formatting standards
- Review legal documents for proper grammar and formatting compliance
- Compose correspondence to clients, opposing counsel, courts and other parties, including correspondence on behalf of supervising lawyers
- Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, courts, tribunals, regulatory bodies, government agencies, and other relevant entities
- Perform court searches and other basic legal research
- Managing and maintaining corporate minute books
- Filing of annual returns and other relevant corporate documents,
- Filing documents with Land Titles Office, managing mortgage documents, ordering RPRs and managing/composing all other documents required for real estate transactions
- We are looking for someone who:
- Possesses first-rate verbal and written communication skills as well as excellent spelling, grammar, and proofreading skills
JOB DESCRIPTION – PARALEGAL
Litigation
- Assist with the preparation and filing of legal documents with courts, tribunals, regulatory bodies, government agencies, and other relevant entities
- Draft and format litigation documents in accordance with formatting standards
- Review legal documents for proper grammar and formatting compliance
- Compose correspondence to clients, opposing counsel, courts and other parties, including correspondence on behalf of supervising lawyers
- Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, courts, tribunals, regulatory bodies, government agencies, and other relevant entities
- Perform court searches and other basic legal research
- Carry out other requested duties as assigned
Document and File Management
- Organize and maintain files through digital and hardcopy filing and archiving emails
- Photocopy, scan, and digitize documents and files
- Enter and update case information, client details, and other relevant data into in- house database management systems
- Look after bank deposits and other required duties
- Fulfill other duties, as assigned, in the absence of others
TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: permanent, full time
PROBATIONARY PERIOD:
BENEFITS: Group benefits including life, long term disability, health & dental insurance after probationary period and exposure to various legal practice areas WAGE: Dependant on skills and experience
Please forward resumes to [email protected]
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday with some weekends a possibility
Ability to Commute:
- Calgary, AB T2P 4V1 (required) There may be some travelling involved at short notice due to meeting with clients etc.
Work Location: In person
- Consistently demonstrates strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Has the ability to work collaboratively in a team and also take the initiative to work independently with minimal instruction or supervision
- Can work well under pressure to meet strict deadlines and can adapt priorities as needed to execute tasks in a timely manner
- Is familiar with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat and willing to learn other computer applications used for the firm’s files and other office systems
- Will uphold confidentiality and professionalism
- Submitting documents to Land Titles Office, managing mortgage documents, ordering of RPRs, property tax certificates and any other documents required for real estate transactions
- Filing of annual returns and other corporate documents
Other duties could include:
- Answer and direct telephone calls
- Handle incoming and outgoing mail and courier packages
- Diarizing the schedule
- Look after bank deposits and other required errands
- Fulfill other duties, as assigned, in the absence of others
TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: permanent, full time
PROBATIONARY PERIOD:
BENEFITS: Group benefits including life, long term disability, health & dental insurance after probationary period and exposure to various legal practice areas
Please forward resumes to [email protected]
If called for an interview there may be some testing involved, and a minimum of two verifiable references.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $33.50-$37.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
Work Location: In person
