Corporate & Commercial Legal Assistant — Transactions

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

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP matching

Paid time off

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

North & Company LLP in Lethbridge, Alberta, is seeking an experienced Corporate / Commercial Legal Assistant to join our team. You will provide administrative and legal support within our corporate and commercial practice, coordinating with lawyers and clients to manage busy workflows.

The right candidate will have a Legal Assistant Diploma or equivalent, 3–5+ years of relevant experience, and familiarity with corporate, commercial, and real estate transactions, as well as legal software.

Qualifications

• Legal Assistant Diploma or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 3–5+ years of experience in corporate, commercial, or commercial real estate support 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 commitment to high-quality work.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Discretion with confidential information; ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, draft, format, and revise legal documents and correspondence.
• Assist with corporate/commercial matters including incorporations, reorganizations, and real estate transactions.
• Assist with commercial real estate transactions—financing, leases, registrations.
• Conduct corporate/title searches and prepare related documents.
• Coordinate with clients, financial institutions, government offices, registries and others to support timely transactions.
• Prepare closing documents and post-closing requirements.
• Maintain organized client files and monitor deadlines and follow-ups.
• Manage calendars and administrative duties for assigned lawyers.
• Provide additional practice support as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Independent work

Education

Legal Assistant Diploma

Tools

Legal practice management software

Job description

North & Company LLP in Lethbridge, Alberta, is seeking an experienced Corporate / Commercial Legal Assistant to join our team. You will provide administrative and legal support within our corporate and commercial practice, coordinating with lawyers and clients to manage busy workflows.

The right candidate will have a Legal Assistant Diploma or equivalent, 3–5+ years of relevant experience, and familiarity with corporate, commercial, and real estate transactions, as well as legal software.