Carbert Waite LLP is a mid-sized law firm primarily focused in Litigation. We provide high level legal services in a collaborative, dynamic environment. We recognize much of our firm’s success depends on the quality of support we receive from our administrative staff and we provide a professional, motivated, hardworking, team environment with a positive culture and competitive benefits.
We are currently accepting resumes for the position of Litigation Legal Assistant.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- General litigation and administrative support;
- File management; electronic and physical file organization and diarization;
- Coordinating with associates and paralegals on workflow on larger files;
- Digital dictation transcription;
- Calendar management;
- Booking appointments and organizing internal and external meetings, including meeting preparation assistance;
- Drafting and/or preparing various legal documents;
- General correspondence and document production;
- Entering time and preparing accounts as required; and
- Participating in intake processes.
Qualifications:
- Positive attitude and passion for excellence;
- Excellent word processing skills;
- Strong computer and typing skills;
- Strong written and oral communication skills;
- Excellent organizational skills;
- Solid time management, multitasking and prioritization skills;
- Proficiency in the MS Office environment including Excel;
- Discretion in handling confidential information;
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively;
- Litigation experience preferred;
- Graduate of a Legal Administrative Assistant program is preferred however years of experience will be considered.
The successful candidate will possess a minimum of 3 years’ experience in the legal industry or acceptable equivalencies. Familiarity with Estate litigation and or commercial litigation would be an asset.
Benefits:
- Health, dental and wellness benefits;
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance;
- Employee & Family Assistance Program;
- Paid time off;
- Flexible Health Spending allowance that covers much more than gym memberships!
How to Apply
Interested professionals are invited to email their resume to Sarah Davidson, Director of Administration, at [email protected].
More About Carbert Waite LLP
We are a mid-size, litigation-focused firm offering services in commercial litigation, employment and labour law, health law, personal injury, estate litigation, and additional solicitor services in estate administration and planning. In 2024, we celebrated 25 years of dedicated service to the legal community and recently joined the prestigious Chambers & Partners ranking for our work in commercial litigation in Alberta.
Additionally, we are proud to have been ranked in the 2025 Canadian HR Reporter’s list of Best Places to Work in Canada for the third consecutive year. Companies are evaluated on key factors such as employee engagement, benefits, diversity initiatives, and workplace culture. We believe in the value of working hard for our clients while also recognizing the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance for our lawyers and staff.