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Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Job Description:

Legal Assistant/Paralegal – Kelley & Canterbury

Kelley & Canterbury, a long-standing boutique personal injury law firm that seeks a motivated, detail-oriented legal paraprofessional to join our team. We are dedicated to outstanding advocacy and compassionate service, and every team member plays a meaningful role in supporting our clients.

This position directly supports attorneys, manages cases, ensures clients receive timely, professional attention, keeps the attorneys prepared, cases organized, and must possess strong communication skills to interact with clients, courts, and vendors.

Key Responsibilities

  • Litigation Support: Draft, edit, file, and proofread legal documents; maintain calendars; assist with discovery, case management, and trial preparation.
  • Calendaring & Scheduling: Track court deadlines, hearings, depositions, and meetings; confirm appointments.
  • Communication: Serve as a professional point of contact with clients, opposing counsel, courts, medical providers, insurers, and vendors; provide client updates and intake support.
  • Internal Coordination: Communicate with attorneys (including when remote); plan and prioritize daily tasks independently while keeping the office running smoothly.
  • File & Office Organization: Maintain accurate electronic/paper files; support office operations including reception, scheduling, and upkeep.
  • Other Support: Ensure confidentiality; notary preferred or willingness to obtain.

Qualifications

  • Experience as a legal assistant, paralegal, or legal secretary preferred (personal injury/litigation a plus).
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Professionalism, reliability, and initiative.

Position Details

  • Hours: 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., with occasional overtime.
  • Salary is commensurate with experience and ability ranges from $22/hr.-30, DOE.
  • Benefits: Paid holidays/time off; retirement after one year.

If you are professional, dependable, and eager to make an impact in a collaborative environment, we invite you to apply with a resume, references, and a brief cover letter to firm@kelleyandcanterbury.com .

Standing Strong for Alaska’s Injured

Why Clients Choose Us
  • Boutique Firm, Big Results

    We offer the personalized attention of a boutique firm with the ability to secure the compensation you deserve for injuries of all types.

  • Local Knowledge, National Recognition

    Rooted in Anchorage, we’ve built a legacy of excellence, trusted locally and by national firms for co-counsel and representation.

  • Peace of Mind After Personal Injury

    We handle the legal work so you can focus on healing. From insurance claims to court representation, we’re with you every step of the way.

  • Anchorage’s Trusted Advocates Since 1975
    For nearly 50 years, we’ve helped Alaskans recover after devastating accidents, holding negligent parties accountable for their actions.

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Our Clients Come First

Testimonials That Speak Volumes

At Kelley & Canterbury, your satisfaction is our priority! See for yourself what our clients have to say about working with us.

    "I would recommend him to anyone who is looking for an attorney who will fight for them!"

    Chris Canterbury was here for me and my family when we needed him the most. He is so good at what he does and I would recommend him to anyone who is looking for an attorney who will fight for them! His office staff is so friendly and always available to answer any questions along the way.

    K.P.
    "An excellent team bar none!"

    Michaela Canterbury exceeded all my expectations with her knowledge and professional work ethics. Over 10 firms had turned my case down and I was ready to give up. Mrs. Canterbury was able to help me process memories and emotions that might have been overlooked and always had a lighthearted approach with good humor that lifted my spirit. An excellent team bar none!

    C.O.
    "Respectful, kindhearted, and always put me as the client first!"

    Highly recommend! Chris and the entire Kelley and Canterbury team where awesome! Can’t thank them enough! They were respectful, kindhearted, and always put me as the client first! They walked me through every step of my case and made sure I was aware of everything going on with the case. Chris was extremely knowledgeable and knew how to get me taken care of. Thank you Kelley and Canterbury!

    B.T.
    "I will definitely be using them for all my future legal needs."
    They really make you feel like you’re at home and they make sure they will get the most they can for you and your family no matter what.
    A.E.
    "Kelley and Canterbury absolutely went above and beyond for me."
    Being in their office always felt like being with family which made asking my uneducated questions so much easier for me.
    J.A.
    "I am forever grateful for their hard work."
    Michaela and Chris are truly exceptional attorneys and people in general. They are particular about taking care with each clients needs and have shown compassion throughout my experience.
    V.J.
    "Michaela advocated for me as if I were a member of her family."
    Michaela made sure I understood what to expect for the long process ahead of us but even more important, she was empathetic to what I was going through post-accident.
    A.K.
    "They made me feel like family."
    Kelley and Canterbury are more than amazing. They made me feel like family, they cared about the pain my family and I experienced after our accident, emotionally and physically. The staff in the office are incredibly hard working, positive and make you feel part of the team. We will choose Kelley and Canterbury every time!
    H.O.