Description
Smith & Hersey Agribusiness Law LLP - Medicine Hat, AB
This permanent, full-time Executive assistant role is in our Medicine Hat office of Smith & Hersey Agribusiness Law LLP. Position holds potential for advancement as competency is demonstrated.
The Role
· Managing the lawyer’s emails, and voicemails
· Managing the lawyer's calendar, scheduling appointments, and coordinating meetings.
· Handle client correspondence, both incoming and outgoing, drafting emails, letters, and other legal documents
· Assisting with legal research and gathering information.
· Assisting with project management tasks, such as tracking deadlines, and preparing reports.
· Work directly with the lawyer and experienced staff member
· Prioritize workflow to ensure completion of accurate work within established deadlines
· Provide basic and accurate information in-person and via phone/email
· Perform other clerical duties such as filing, photocopying, and updating records
· Other duties as required
Skills and Experience Required
· Knowledge of legal principles and practices
· Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Exceptional attention to detail
· Proactive and adaptable
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software
· Strong organization skills
· Highly motivated
· Capacity to work effectively within deadlines and short time frames
· Responds to tasks with little supervision
· Maintains professionalism, confidentiality and discretion
Smith & Hersey Agribusiness Bio
Smith & Hersey Agribusiness Law LLP firm is a growing solicitor’s practice which operates out of Medicine Hat with remote offices in 5 other locations across SE Alberta. While operating with a wide range of clientele, Smith & Hersey’s primary focus in in agriculture, with clients ranging from Wainwright to the U.S Border in both Alberta and Saskatchewan. Smith & Hersey offers competitive wages, and excellent training/support.
Job Type: Full-time
Expected hours: 35 per week
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person