Commercial Legal Assistant

MLT Aikins LLP•Edmonton, AB

14h•Onsite

About The Position

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:

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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)
Performing day-to-day administrative tasks including file organization, diarizations, booking appointments and maintaining calendars