Corporate Commercial Legal Assistant

KPM Staffing; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Edmonton is seeking a Corporate Commercial Legal Assistant to join their legal team. The role involves drafting contracts, conducting legal research, and managing corporate records, ensuring efficiency and support within a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will possess a Legal Assistant Diploma and relevant experience, demonstrating strong organization skills and attention to detail while handling administrative tasks.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience working in a law firm environment.
• Completion of a Legal Assistant Diploma from a recognized Canadian post-secondary institution.

Responsibilities

• Draft commercial contracts utilizing established precedents and templates.
• Conduct in-depth legal research using online databases.
• Manage workflows and prioritize tasks to support lawyers.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Legal Research

Attention to Detail

Initiative

Collaboration

Education

Legal Assistant Diploma

Job description

Our downtown client is looking for a Corporate Commercial Legal Assistant to support the legal team. Responsibilities include drafting contracts, managing corporate records, organizing files, coordinating closings, and handling general administrative tasks.

Responsibilities :

Contract Preparation : Draft commercial contracts utilizing established firm precedents and templates.

Financial Administration : Assist with the preparation of accounts, monitor time entries, and support financial operations to ensure accuracy and efficiency.

Legal Research : Conduct in-depth research using online databases to gather relevant information for legal matters.

Task Coordination : Manage workflows and prioritize tasks to support lawyers in meeting deadlines and maintaining productivity.

Administrative Support : Provide assistance with special projects and perform general administrative duties as required.

Self-Motivated : Able to work independently and remain driven in the face of challenges.

Strong Organizational Skills : Capable of managing multiple tasks while maintaining structure and efficiency.

Attention to Detail : Demonstrates a high level of accuracy and the ability to identify errors quickly.

Initiative and Collaboration : Works well independently while also contributing effectively to team environments.

Legal Experience : Minimum of 2 years of experience working in a law firm environment.

Education :

Legal Assistant Diploma : Completion of a Legal Assistant Diploma from a recognized Canadian post-secondary institution.

Why KPM Staffing : Our team specializes in connecting invested, talented individuals with reputable Alberta organizations the first time around. With decades of experience behind us, our team takes a holistic approach when it comes to understanding the caliber companies seek in their workforce. We are also passionate about assisting candidates during various points in their careers, whether you're an eager graduate or a seasoned professional looking to make a transition. We leverage the most comprehensive recruiting processes to create on-target matches for both our clients and candidates.