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Legal Assistant, Litigation

@ Bennett Jones

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Edmonton, Alberta

Full-time
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Overview

Bennett Jones is hiring a full-time Legal Assistant, Litigation, in its Edmonton office to support the litigation Paralegal team in Alberta. The role provides day-to-day administrative and document support, with possible work for lawyers as needed. Litigation training in medical malpractice defence and a Commissioner for Oaths designation are assets.

Responsibilities:

  • Clerical and administrative support for litigation paralegals
  • Document management, scanning and electronic filing
  • Data entry in Lawbase and physician CV database
  • Preparing legal correspondence and court documents
  • Preparing and transmitting expert packages

Requirements summary:

  • Highly organized, detail-oriented and self-motivated
  • Excellent verbal and written communication
  • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
  • Technical aptitude for learning computer programs
  • Commissioner for Oaths designation an asset
  • Litigation experience, medical malpractice defence an asset

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Employer posting date
2026-10-26
First seen by our source
2026-11-14
Source record updated
2026-11-14

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentAdministrative
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingOffice
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsCommissioner for Oaths

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Job description
Ranked a Best Employer in Canada for 25 years, Bennett Jones is one of Canada’s premier business law firms and home to 450 lawyers and business advisors. With deep experience in complex transactions and litigation matters, and offices in Calgary, Edmonton, Montréal, Toronto, Vancouver and New York, the firm is well equipped to advise businesses and investors with Canadian ventures and connect Canadian businesses and investors with opportunities around the world. Serving clients since 1922, we are proud to be the firm that businesses trust with their most complex legal matters.

We are currently recruiting for the following role in our Edmonton office:

Legal Assistant, Litigation

The Legal Assistant will support the Paralegal team within our litigation group in Alberta and may be assigned to work with lawyers as required. This role provides day-to-day administrative support and backup coverage to ensure efficient team operations.

Essential Functions

  • Providing assistance with clerical, administrative, and general office duties for all Paralegals in the Litigation group
  • Document management duties, including photocopying, scanning, electronic filing, and maintaining physical and electronic file organization
  • Entering information into Lawbase database; maintaining physician Curriculum Vitae database
  • Assisting with the preparation, organization, and service of legal correspondence and court documents
  • Assisting with the preparation and secure transmission of expert packages through document-sharing platforms

Qualifications

  • Highly organized and able to prioritize work
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Self-motivated and responds to everyday tasks with little supervision
  • Maintains professionalism, confidentiality and discretion
  • A strong team player; demonstration of positive work ethic
  • Ability to multitask and handle a fast-paced work environment
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Technical aptitude for learning various computer programs
  • Commissioner for Oaths Designation would be an asset
  • Litigation training and experience (specifically medical malpractice defence) an asset

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Human Resources

Bennett Jones Services Limited Partnership

1400 Stantec Tower

10220 - 103 Avenue NE

Edmonton, AB T5J 0K4

E-mail: [email protected]

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