Corporate/Commercial Legal Assistant

Résumé du poste

The successful candidate will support a team of corporate commercial lawyers by managing administrative tasks such as file organization, billing, and document preparation. They will also handle complex editing and formatting for legal correspondence and maintain efficient electronic file systems.

Détails du poste

Job Title: Commercial Legal Assistant - Edmonton Location: Edmonton, AB Closing Date: September 23, 2026 Competition Number: MLTA-EDM-202609-074 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 The MLT Aikins Edmonton office is in search of a Commercial Legal Assistant who is experienced in general corporate/commercial practice involving commercial real estate transactions, commercial leasing and corporate commercial transactions – including the purchase and sale of businesses, lending and financing transactions – to support our growing commercial practice. The successful candidate is a graduate of a recognized legal assistant or paralegal program (equivalencies will be considered) with 5 or more years working experience. Working closely with our team of corporate commercial lawyers, ideal candidates for this position will be self-motivated and enthusiastic, while possessing skills that include the following: Responsibilities include: * Performing complex editing and formatting for correspondence and documents * Preparing various administrative tasks including file opening/closing, billing and follow-up to review outstanding accounts * Maintaining an efficient electronic file system, having strong organization skills with exceptional attention to detail * 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 * Ability to work for multiple lawyers * 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 [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 by using the Apply Button. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Ce que vous ferez

The successful candidate will support a team of corporate commercial lawyers by managing administrative tasks such as file organization, billing, and document preparation. They will also handle complex editing and formatting for legal correspondence and maintain efficient electronic file systems.

Exigences

Candidates must be graduates of a recognized legal assistant or paralegal program with at least five years of experience in a commercial practice. Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and strong organizational skills are essential for this role.

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 • Job-specific training

Compétences indiquées

• Gestion du temps · Souhaitée
• Souci du détail · Souhaitée
• Microsoft Excel · Souhaitée
• Microsoft Word · Souhaitée
• Communication Skills · Souhaitée
• Billing · Souhaitée
• Microsoft Outlook · Souhaitée

Autres compétences pertinentes

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Corporate law
• Commercial law
• Commercial real estate
• Commercial leasing
• Document editing
• File management
• Billing
• Calendar management
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Outlook
• Document management software
• Proofreading
• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Time management
• Commercial Real Estate
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Organizational Skills
• Ability To Meet Deadlines
• Administrative Functions
• Self-Motivation
• Editing
• Customer Service
• Communication
• Computer Literacy
• Dental Health
• Document Management Systems
• File Systems
• Equities
• Sales
• Grammar
• Innovation
• Mentorship
• File Organization
• Writing
• Prioritization
• Enthusiasm
• Detail Oriented

Domaines d’emploi

• Legal
• Administrative
• Corporate Legal Assistant
• Paralegal / Legal Assistant
• Legal and Related Associate Professionals
• Paralegals and Legal Assistants