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Corporate/Commercial Legal Assistant
Corporate/Commercial Legal Assistant
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Real Estate/Conveyancing Legal Assistant - Edmonton
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Administrative Assistant
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About the role
Job Title: Corporate/Commercial Legal Assistant - Calgary
Location: Calgary, SK
Closing Date: April 20, 2026
Competition Number: MLTA-REG-202602-009
Who we are
MLT Aikins is a full-service law firm of more than 350 lawyers across the four western provinces. Named one of Canada’s best law firms by the Globe and Mail, MLT Aikins is the only law firm to have offices in Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Saskatoon, Muskeg Lake Cree Nation, Regina and Winnipeg. As one of the largest firms in Canada, we have the bench strength and geographic scope to meet the increasingly complex needs of clients.
Job summary
MLT Aikins Calgary 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. 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)
- Monitoring and following up on all post-closing documents
- Performing day-to-day administrative tasks including file organization, diarizations, booking appointments and maintaining calendars
Qualifications include:
- Graduate of a recognized legal assistant or paralegal program (equivalencies may be considered)
- Minimum of five years of experience in a commercial practice
- Advanced computer skills including in Word, Excel, Outlook and document management software
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills including proofreading, writing, spelling and grammar skills
- Strong organization skills and exceptional attention to detail and the ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines
- Ability to follow instructions with minimal supervision and 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 including individual performance bonus
- Flexible benefit plans for dental, health and wellness benefits
- Access to group savings plans and investment options
- Earned Days Off Program
- Growth and development opportunities
- Mentorship and support
- Ongoing job-specific training and opportunities for professional development
- A positive and inclusive work environment
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.
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About MLT Aikins LLP
MLT Aikins LLP is a full-service law firm of more than 300 lawyers with a deep commitment to Western Canada and an understanding of this market’s unique legal and business landscapes.
With offices in Winnipeg, Regina, Saskatoon, Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver, we have the bench strength and geographic scope to meet the increasingly complex needs of clients – from the personal concerns of individuals to the highly sophisticated and comprehensive requirements of major business enterprises.
MLT Aikins is the result of the merger of two widely respected and distinguished law firms, MacPherson Leslie & Tyerman LLP (MLT) and Aikins, MacAulay & Thorvaldson LLP (Aikins).