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Commercial Paralegal

Offre en anglais

Edmonton, AB
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Publié 20 sept. 2026
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Type d’emploi: Temps plein
Niveau d’expérience: Expérimenté · 5+ ans
Formation minimale: Diplôme professionnel
Langue de l’offre: anglais
Heures de travail: 40 heures par semaine

Résumé du poste

The paralegal will manage all stages of commercial financing and transactional files, including the preparation and review of legal documents. They are responsible for conducting due diligence searches, managing closing funds, and maintaining clear communication with clients and lenders.

Détails du poste

Job Title: Commercial Paralegal Location: Edmonton, AB Closing date: October 9, 2026 Competition Number: MLTA-EDM-202608-063 Who we are MLT Aikins is a full-service law firm of more than 375 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 This position provides paralegal support for the lawyers in the Edmonton office to meet client needs and transactional deadlines. Responsibilities cover all aspects of commercial transactions and include the preparation and review of documents for such matters. Our ideal candidate has drafting and practical experience from working in a busy commercial practice. This candidate is self-motivated and highly organized, has superior computer, proofreading and time management skills and excellent interpersonal and communication skills. They must be able to work independently under the supervision of a lawyer, follow instructions with minimal supervision and thrive in a dynamic, professional team environment. Responsibilities include: * Managing all stages of commercial financing (including borrower or lender; purchase or sale transactions; refinancing, etc.) files from start to finish * Managing all incoming and outgoing funds, including calculating and requisitioning funds for closings, mortgage financing and other requirements * Reviewing, preparing and filing transactional documents, including transfers, mortgages, agreements, leases, subdivisions for filing at Alberta LTO, trust letters, refinancing and sale and purchase contracts * Conducting due diligence searches (e.g. land titles, property tax, zoning, bankruptcy) and summarizing results * Organizing closing schedules and managing funds for closings and mortgage financing * Drafting correspondence, preparing statements of account and statement of adjustments and handling client communications * Producing timely reports for clients and lenders Qualifications include: * Graduate of a recognized legal assistant or paralegal program (equivalencies may be considered) * Five years of experience working with commercial transactions with a good working knowledge of commercial lending transactions * Advanced computer skills including in Word, Excel, Outlook and document management software * Excellent verbal and written communication skills including proofreading, spelling and grammar skills * Strong organization skills, 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 [https://www.mltaikins.com/about/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-dei/] 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 using the Apply button. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

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Exigences

Candidates must have a diploma from a recognized legal assistant or paralegal program and at least five years of experience in commercial transactions. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and document management software, along with strong organizational and communication skills, is required.

Avantages

• Competitive salary • Individual performance bonus • Flexible benefit plans • Dental benefits • Health benefits • Wellness benefits • Group savings plans • Investment options • Earned days off program • Growth and development opportunities • Mentorship • Ongoing job-specific training