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REGULATORY PARALEGAL REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY (CALGARY, AB)
at Human Resources in Calgary
REGULATORY PARALEGAL- Commercial Litigation
The Calgary office of one of Canada's largest law firms, is seeking a Paralegal in their Commercial Litigation practice group.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Interfacing with senior and junior staff at the National Energy Board, Alberta Utilities Commission, Energy Resources Conservation Board
- Keeping current with, monitoring and searching various regulatory websites
- Arranging for electronic filing and service of documents
- Performing practice administration duties with respect to accounting, opening and closing files, docketing, billing, etc.
- Preparing hearing binders and assisting lawyers with preparing for hearings before the various Regulatory bodies
- Organizing and expedite flow of work
- Initiating documents from precedents and formatting documents in a consistent manner
- Diarizing matters and initiating follow-up as required
- Organizing and maintaining client files
- Maintaining the Regulatory Library
- Communicating with clients, other lawyers and assistants as necessary
- Scheduling meetings using Meeting Manager
- Perform clerical, administrative and general office duties (i.e., answering and directing calls, responding to inquiries, photocopying, faxing, and filing)
- Making travel arrangements
- Other duties as assigned
SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS:
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work with a group of lawyers to prioritize work demands
- Clear and concise writing skills
- Detail oriented with a strong ability to proof-read and format documents to ensure a polished product
- A working familiarity with Summation and other litigation support systems
- Minimum 2 years litigation experience
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Knowledge of legal vocabulary
- Ability to communicate in a professional manner with clients and lawyers
- Excellent multi-tasking skills
- A self starter, with an ability and willingness to work independently, follow instructions with minimal supervision
- Able to set own priorities while maintaining flexibility
- A team player with excellent interpersonal skills
- Availability and willingness to work overtime, when necessary
- Legal Assistant Diploma preferred
If you have an interest in this position, please forward a current resume in confidence to Leanne Nichol at lnichol@innovativerecruitment.ca no later than Friday, January 29, 2010.
Thank you for your interest in the above noted position, however only candidates of interest will be contacted, many thanks.
The Calgary office of one of Canada's largest law firms, is seeking a Paralegal in their Commercial Litigation practice group.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Interfacing with senior and junior staff at the National Energy Board, Alberta Utilities Commission, Energy Resources Conservation Board
- Keeping current with, monitoring and searching various regulatory websites
- Arranging for electronic filing and service of documents
- Performing practice administration duties with respect to accounting, opening and closing files, docketing, billing, etc.
- Preparing hearing binders and assisting lawyers with preparing for hearings before the various Regulatory bodies
- Organizing and expedite flow of work
- Initiating documents from precedents and formatting documents in a consistent manner
- Diarizing matters and initiating follow-up as required
- Organizing and maintaining client files
- Maintaining the Regulatory Library
- Communicating with clients, other lawyers and assistants as necessary
- Scheduling meetings using Meeting Manager
- Perform clerical, administrative and general office duties (i.e., answering and directing calls, responding to inquiries, photocopying, faxing, and filing)
- Making travel arrangements
- Other duties as assigned
SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS:
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work with a group of lawyers to prioritize work demands
- Clear and concise writing skills
- Detail oriented with a strong ability to proof-read and format documents to ensure a polished product
- A working familiarity with Summation and other litigation support systems
- Minimum 2 years litigation experience
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Knowledge of legal vocabulary
- Ability to communicate in a professional manner with clients and lawyers
- Excellent multi-tasking skills
- A self starter, with an ability and willingness to work independently, follow instructions with minimal supervision
- Able to set own priorities while maintaining flexibility
- A team player with excellent interpersonal skills
- Availability and willingness to work overtime, when necessary
- Legal Assistant Diploma preferred
If you have an interest in this position, please forward a current resume in confidence to Leanne Nichol at lnichol@innovativerecruitment.ca no later than Friday, January 29, 2010.
Thank you for your interest in the above noted position, however only candidates of interest will be contacted, many thanks.
Published at 12-02-2010
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