Hiring - Legal Assistant - Junior

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The Family Law Office, a program of Legal Aid Alberta, provides family law legal services and representation to low-income clients. The Family Law Office in Edmonton is looking for one full time Legal Assistant to join its existing staff.


Job Description:   
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Reporting to the Administrator/Office Manager, the Legal Assistant is responsible for providing legal assistance and support to staff lawyers on client files.
  
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6 n- f/ I, Z! t) N; n0 sThe successful candidate will have a post-secondary diploma or certificate from a recognized legal assistant program; a minimum of 1 - 3 years experience as a legal assistant in the area of family law, or a combination of experience and education.
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8 A% p5 Q2 ~& ^, b2 l: xExcellent communication, organizational and computer skills are required to meet the needs of this demanding position.
. _1 |! Q3 `9 R, y  E( \4 `Must be flexible and willing to work in a high-paced team environment.
Salary will commensurate with experience.
  
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% v  i% d. G1 \* `Salary Range:  Salary will be comensurate with experience
4 r' U, O+ y7 w$ i; }1 Z5 Q) b9 `Closing Date:  This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found
. ^# A- i0 C( t* I8 P/ B) o4 aCompetition Number:  LAA-11-21

If you are interested in this opportunity please forward your resume, referencing competition number LAA-11-21, to careers@legalaid.ab.ca Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.