Junior Legal Assistant - Calgary, Global Firm

Urban Legal Recruitment Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Urban Legal Recruitment Inc. represents a leading international law firm and seeks a Resource Assistant in our Calgary office. You will provide administrative and legal support to lawyers and professionals in a collaborative, professional setting.

The role requires 1–2 years of legal administrative experience, strong MS Office skills, and excellent organizational abilities. You will prepare documents, manage files, calendars, and billing-related tasks, and support multiple practice groups.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a recognized Legal Assistant program.
• 1–2 years of legal administrative experience in a law firm.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel).
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills with attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication; able to manage multiple priorities.
• Professional and service-oriented approach; ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to lawyers and other legal professionals.
• Prepare, format, revise and proofread correspondence, documents and other materials.
• Assist with opening, organizing and maintaining client and matter files.
• Manage electronic and paper filing; ensure documents are saved and maintained accurately.
• Assist with calendar management, scheduling meetings and coordinating appointments.
• Prepare expense reports and assist with billing and other administrative processes.
• Coordinate internal and external meetings, including meeting rooms and related materials.
• Assist with document production, scanning, copying and other duties.
• Provide coverage and support to other assistants and practice groups as required.
• Work collaboratively with lawyers and staff to meet deadlines and priorities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Multitasking

Teamwork

Professional demeanor

Education

Legal Assistant program

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Urban Legal Recruitment Inc. represents a leading international law firm and seeks a Resource Assistant in our Calgary office. You will provide administrative and legal support to lawyers and professionals in a collaborative, professional setting.

The role requires 1–2 years of legal administrative experience, strong MS Office skills, and excellent organizational abilities. You will prepare documents, manage files, calendars, and billing-related tasks, and support multiple practice groups.