Legal Assistant, Litigation

Role Overview

We are currently seeking a versatile and committed Legal Assistant to join our Calgary Litigation team.

This fast‑paced, dynamic role offers a broad range of responsibilities and challenges that will utilize strong litigation and practice management skills. The position requires a superstar organizer with technical knowledge to handle complex files from start‑to‑finish. The successful candidate will demonstrate initiative, strong communication and organization skills, and a desire to work in a client‑focused culture.

• Provides secretarial support which includes proofreading, revision and preparation of documentation under the instruction of the legal professionals and transcription of data from various sources (voicemail, dictation, etc.).
• Acts as a liaison between relevant internal and/or external parties, routing or answering routine correspondence to relevant parties.
• Provides clerical, administrative and general office support including, but not limited to, photocopying, faxing, scheduling and calendar management, receiving/placing phone calls with internal and/or external parties, mail, organizing travel arrangements, and scanning PDF documents.
• Provides administrative support with respect to accounting and billing as required, including review of pre‑bills, making corrections or advising Accounting to make corrections and mailing out final bill under a cover letter, preparing expense requisitions, etc.
• Maintains files in accordance with standard procedures, including opening and closing files, conflict searches, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Community College Certificate or Diploma, or equivalent combination of experience.
• A minimum of 5+ years’ experience as a Litigation Legal Assistant.
• Experience in Civil Litigation (Federal and Superior Court procedures) will be considered an asset.
• Strong attention to detail with the flexibility to accommodate work demands.
• Excellent organizational/follow‑up skills.
• Proofreading and accuracy are required.
• Excellent ability to learn new computer applications.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and exercise discretion when necessary.

• A comprehensive Benefits package that includes Health, Dental and Vision Care, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance, 3+ Weeks’ Vacation and 10 Personal Days.
• A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace.
• Flexible working options.
• Maternity Leave Top-up.
• A Firm matching Group Retirement Savings plan.
• An individual TFSA with low fund management fees and competitive investment options.
• Employee Assistance Program to support you and your family.
• A wellness spending account to foster employee well‑being.
• Professional Development opportunities.
• Employee appreciation events.
• Charitable giving programs.

Miller Thomson LLP is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.

Miller Thomson will provide accommodation on request throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process for applicants with disabilities.