Corporate/Commercial Legal Assistant

MLT Aikins LLP•Regina, SK

5d•Onsite

About The Position

MLT Aikins Regina is in search of a corporate/commercial legal assistant with experience in a general corporate/commercial practice. The ideal candidate will have good practical training and experience from working in a busy corporate/commercial practice and will have graduated from an accredited legal program (equivalencies will be considered). Candidates must be self-motivated and be able to multi-task and prioritize workload, pay attention to detail and have excellent organization, communication and written skills.

Requirements

Graduate of a recognized legal assistant or paralegal program (equivalencies may be considered)
Five years of experience in any law practice area; experience in a corporate/commercial practice would be an asset
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 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

Nice To Haves

Experience in a corporate/commercial practice

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)
Completing, monitoring and following up on all post-closing documents
Performing day-to-day administrative tasks including file organization, diarizations, booking appointments and maintaining calendars
Attending to online filings with corporate registries