Corporate/Commercial Legal Assistant

MLT AIKINS LLP; Regina; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits package

Earned Days Off Program

Mentorship and support

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

MLT Aikins Regina is seeking a corporate/commercial legal assistant with extensive experience in a busy practice. The role requires strong editing, filing, and calendar management skills, plus accurate attention to detail and client-focused service.

You will support post-closing steps and electronic filing, thriving in a fast-paced team environment. Qualified candidates will have a legal assistant or paralegal credential and at least five years in a related field, with excellent communication

Qualifications

• Graduate of a recognized legal assistant or paralegal program (equivalencies may be considered).
• Five years of experience in any law practice area; corporate/commercial experience is an asset.
• Advanced computer skills including Word, Excel, Outlook and document management software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with proofreading and grammar accuracy.
• Strong organization and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced, professional team.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex editing and formatting for correspondence and documents.
• Prepare administrative tasks including file opening, billing, and follow-up on outstanding accounts.
• Maintain efficient physical and electronic file systems.
• Complete, monitor and follow up on post-closing documents.
• Handle day-to-day administrative tasks including scheduling and calendar management.
• Attend to online filings with corporate registries.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Education

Legal Assistant or Paralegal Certification

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Document management software

Job description

Job Title: Corporate/Commercial Legal Assistant – Regina

Location: Regina, SK

Closing Date: October 30, 2026

Competition Number: MLTA-REG-202610-081

Who we are

MLT Aikins is a full-service law firm of more than 375 lawyers across the four western provinces. Named one of Canada’s best law firms by the Globe and Mail, MLT Aikins is the only law firm to have offices in Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Saskatoon, Muskeg Lake Cree Nation, Regina and Winnipeg. As one of the largest firms in Canada, we have the bench strength and geographic scope to meet the increasingly complex needs of clients.

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities include:

• 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

Qualifications include:

• 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

We offer:

• A competitive salary including individual performance bonus
• Flexible benefit plans for dental, health and wellness benefits
• Access to group savings plans and investment options
• Earned Days Off Program
• Growth and development opportunities
• Mentorship and support
• Ongoing job-specific training and opportunities for professional development
• A positive and inclusive work environment

Our Diversity Statement

MLT Aikins is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building an inclusive and diverse work environment. Our principles of diversity, equity and inclusion create a space for everyone to collaborate, allowing us to deliver excellent and increasingly innovative legal service to our clients. We encourage individuals of a diverse group to apply to our job postings.