Corporate / Commercial Legal Assistant

North & Company; Pincher Creek; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health care

Dental care

Vision care

RRSP matching

Paid time off

Job summary

North & Company LLP, a well-established Southern Alberta law firm, seeks an experienced Corporate / Commercial Legal Assistant to join our Lethbridge team. This role offers an organized, detail-oriented professional the chance to manage busy practice work alongside lawyers and clients.

You will draft and revise documents, handle corporate transactions, real estate matters, maintain files, track deadlines, and coordinate with clients and institutions.

Qualifications

• Legal Assistant Diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3–5+ years of corporate/commercial or commercial real estate support experience preferred.
• Experience with legal practice management, corporate records, conveyancing, or related software.
• Knowledge of Alberta corporate, commercial, and/or real estate processes and procedures.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Sound judgment, professionalism, and discretion when handling confidential information.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment.
• Proactive approach to prioritizing tasks and client files.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, draft, format, and revise legal documents and correspondence.
• Assist with corporate/commercial matters (incorporations, reorganizations, maintenance, purchases/sales, financing).
• Support commercial real estate transactions (purchases, sales, leases, registrations).
• Conduct corporate/title searches and prepare related documentation.
• Coordinate with clients, banks, government offices, registries and other parties.
• Prepare closing documents and post-closing registrations.
• Maintain organized client files (electronic and physical).
• Monitor deadlines and follow-up on outstanding documents.
• Manage calendars, appointments, and administrative tasks for lawyers.
• Provide additional practice support as required.

Skills

Legal support

Organizational skills

Communication

Team player

Education

Legal Assistant Diploma

Tools

Practice management software

Conveyancing software

Job description

Location: Pincher Creek, Alberta

Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Compensation: Competitive and commensurate with experience

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including extended health care, dental care, vision care, RRSP matching, and paid time off.

About Us

North & Company LLP is a well-established Southern Alberta law firm with a strong presence in Lethbridge and surrounding communities. We are committed to providing practical, responsive, and high-quality legal services while fostering a collaborative and professional workplace.

We are currently seeking an experienced Corporate / Commercial Legal Assistant to join our Lethbridge team. This position is well suited to an organized and detail-oriented legal professional who enjoys managing a busy practice, working collaboratively with lawyers and clients, and taking ownership of their work.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will provide administrative and legal support within our Corporate / Commercial practice. Responsibilities may include:

• Preparing, drafting, formatting, and revising legal documents, correspondence, agreements, and related materials;
• Assisting with corporate and commercial matters, including incorporations, reorganizations, annual maintenance, purchases and sales, financing, and other business transactions;
• Assisting with commercial real estate transactions, including purchases, sales, financing, leases, easements, and registrations;
• Conducting corporate, title, and other applicable searches and preparing related documentation;
• Coordinating with clients, financial institutions, government offices, registries, and other parties to support the timely completion of transactions;
• Preparing closing documentation and coordinating registrations and post-closing requirements;
• Maintaining organized and accurate electronic and physical client files;
• Monitoring deadlines, follow-up requirements, and outstanding documentation;
• Managing correspondence, calendars, appointments, and other administrative requirements for assigned lawyers; and
• Providing additional administrative and practice support as required.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

• A Legal Assistant Diploma or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience;
• Previous experience supporting a corporate, commercial, or commercial real estate practice, with 3-5+ years of relevant experience preferred;
• Experience with legal practice management, corporate records, conveyancing, or related legal software;
• Knowledge of Alberta corporate, commercial, and/or real estate processes and procedures;
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines;
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Sound judgment, professionalism, and discretion when handling confidential information;
• The ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment; and
• A proactive approach to identifying priorities, following up on outstanding matters, and supporting the efficient progression of client files.

What We Offer

In addition to competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications, North & Company LLP offers a comprehensive benefits package, RRSP matching, paid time off, and the opportunity to build your career within an established Southern Alberta law firm.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

North & Company LLP is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and equitable workplace where employees feel valued and supported. We welcome applications from qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities throughout our recruitment process.

We thank all applicants for their interest in North & Company LLP. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.