Dynamic Legal Assistant — Corporate & Securities

McLeod Law LLP; Calgary; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime flexibility

Job summary

McLeod Law LLP in Calgary is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support a busy securities and corporate practice. You will manage files, coordinate closings, and ensure excellent client service.

The role requires a Legal Assistant Diploma, 3+ years of relevant experience, strong MS Office skills, and familiarity with Elite and SEDAR. You will work independently with good judgment in a fast-paced firm.

Qualifications

• Legal Assistant Diploma from accredited post-secondary institution.
• Minimum of three (3) years of legal assistant experience, preferably in corporate, commercial, securities, corporate finance or business law.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions or corporate transactions is a strong asset.
• Experience with Elite and document management systems is an asset.
• SEDAR experience required.
• Excellent organizational, follow-up, proofreading, and accuracy skills with attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work independently while exercising sound judgment.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Draft, prepare, format, and proofread correspondence, accounts, transactional documents, and other legal forms.
• Coordinate securities and corporate transaction closings, including assembling closing books and execution packages.
• Respond promptly to client inquiries and keep lawyers informed during absences.
• Process mail and correspondence, manage email accounts, and bring-forward systems.
• Coordinate appointments, meetings, conference calls, and room bookings.
• Maintain and organize client files electronically and in hard copy per firm procedures.
• Assist with document management, file openings, conflict checks, and other admin tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

MS Office

Client service

Communication

Education

Legal Assistant Diploma

Tools

Elite

Document management systems

SEDAR

Job description

McLeod Law LLP in Calgary is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support a busy securities and corporate practice. You will manage files, coordinate closings, and ensure excellent client service.

The role requires a Legal Assistant Diploma, 3+ years of relevant experience, strong MS Office skills, and familiarity with Elite and SEDAR. You will work independently with good judgment in a fast-paced firm.