Commercial Legal Assistant - Edmonton

Commercial Legal Assistant, Edmonton - MLTA-EDM-202406-036

MLT Aikins Edmonton is in search of an experienced Commercial Legal Assistant to support our growing commercial practice. Applications are being accepted for a legal assistant with experience in a general corporate/commercial practice involving commercial real estate transactions, commercial leasing, corporate commercial transactions, including the purchase and sale of businesses, lending and financing transactions.

The successful candidate is a graduate of a recognized Legal Assistant or Paralegal program (equivalencies will be considered) with a 3-5 years working experience in law practice looking. Working closely with our team of corporate commercial lawyers, ideal candidates for this position will be self-motivated, enthusiastic and possess skills that include the following:

Responsibilities Include:

• Performing complex editing and formatting for correspondence and documents;
• Preparing various administrative tasks including file opening, billing and follow-up to review outstanding accounts;
• Maintaining an efficient file system (physical and electronic files) utilizing strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail;
• Monitoring and following up on all post-closing documents; and
• Performing day-to-day administrative tasks including file organization, diarizations, booking appointments and maintaining calendars.
• Other responsibilities as required

Qualifications Include:

• Graduate of a recognized Legal Assistant or Paralegal Program (equivalencies may be considered)
• 3-5 years of experience in any law practice area.
• Advanced Computer skills including Word, Excel, Outlook and document management software;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills along with strong proof reading, writing, spelling and grammar skills;
• Ability to maintain an efficient electronic file system using strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple deadlines under time constraints;
• Ability to follow instructions with minimum supervision;
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, professional team environment;
• A client focused approach and commitment to providing exceptional service to internal and external clients;

We Offer:

• A competitive salary
• A comprehensive coverage for health and wellness benefits
• Access to group savings plans and investment options
• Options for flexible work agreements and vacation coverage.

Our Diversity Statement

MLT Aikins is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building an inclusive and diverse work environment. Our principles of diversity, equity and inclusion create a space for everyone to collaborate, allowing us to deliver excellent and increasingly innovative legal service to our clients. We encourage individuals of a diverse group to apply to our job postings.

If this sounds like you, please submit your resumé and cover letter to careers@mltaikins.com. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.