Corporate / Commercial Legal Assistant

Duncan Craig LLP; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A mid-market law firm in Edmonton is seeking an experienced Corporate / Commercial Legal Assistant. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of experience, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. This full-time position offers competitive salaries, a supportive work environment, and various benefits, including a health spending account and RRSP contributions.

Benefits

Health spending account allowance

Employer RRSP contribution

Personal day allowance

Community volunteer opportunities

Qualifications

• 4 or more years of experience in a legal assistant role with a focus on corporate / commercial practice.
• Able to work independently and manage shifting timelines and priorities.
• AppRes certification and / or CORES Level 1 certification is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Daily communication with clients and contacts.
• Organize and prepare closing books and handling post-closing documents.
• Draft general correspondence, open and close files.

Skills

Organized

Great communicator

Detail-oriented

Client-centric

Education

Post-secondary education in a legal-based program

Job description

Overview

Corporate / Commercial Legal Assistant (Intermediate) – Duncan Craig LLP, Edmonton

Duncan Craig is a mid-market, full-service law firm based in downtown Edmonton providing a full range of legal services to businesses, entrepreneurs, institutions, and individuals in Alberta. We are a community-focused law firm, and we believe that part of our business should include contributing to the communities where our clients and we live. The firm strives to create a desirable work environment by offering competitive salaries, mentorship and career growth, and general career support.

We have a full-time opportunity in our corporate / commercial department for a highly skilled and enthusiastic legal assistant. The right candidate will have at least 4 or more years of corporate / commercial legal assistant experience, be exceptionally organized, and be able to manage multiple priorities for a busy partner.

Responsibilities

• Daily communication with clients and contacts.
• Organize and prepare closing books, handling post-closing documents, receipt payments, and prepare reporting documents, or other legal documents as required.
• Prepare accounts, posting time, and receiving payments.
• Draft general correspondence, open and close files, perform conflict checks, and perform other general administrative tasks.
• Manage lawyer calendars and appointments.

Qualifications

• Organized and reliable.
• Able to work independently and manage shifting timelines and priorities.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Able to collaborate with other team members.
• Great communicator and client-centric.
• 4 or more years of experience in a legal assistant role with a focus on corporate / commercial practice.
• AppRes certification and / or CORES Level 1 certification is an asset.
• Post-secondary education in a legal-based program or equivalent work experience.
• Full-time position (Flexible start times / 7-hour workday).

Benefits

• Health spending account allowance.
• Employer RRSP contribution.
• Personal day allowance.
• Employer-organized and led community volunteer opportunities.

If you are interested in the above role and learning more about what the Firm can offer you, please contact the Director of People and Development at [e-mail]. Only qualified applicants will be considered and contacted for an interview. We look forward to receiving your resume!

Location : Greater Edmonton Metropolitan Area