LAA-26-58- Legal Assistant- 24 Month-Temp

Legal Aid; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 54,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Health and dental benefits

Health and wellness accounts

Employee assistance program

Hybrid work opportunities

Job summary

Legal Aid Alberta in Edmonton is seeking a full-time Legal Assistant for a 24-month term. You will support the Office Manager, prepare legal documents, manage calendars, file with courts, and assist with invoices. A Diploma or Certificate in Legal Assistant studies is required, with 2 years of related experience preferred.

The organization offers competitive wages, health benefits, wellness accounts, an employee assistance program, and hybrid work opportunities.

Qualifications

• Legal Assistant Diploma or Certificate is required.
• Two years of related legal assistant experience is an asset, especially in criminal, family or administrative law.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage a large volume of internal and external legal documents and materials.
• Gather, analyze and organize information from clients, opposing counsel and third parties for active files or court docket lists.
• Maintain files in databases and in hard copy.
• Manage calendars, book appointments, schedule court dates, and prepare supporting materials.

Skills

Written & verbal communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Education

Legal Assistant Diploma or Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Legal Files

Job description

Job Description

Posted Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 8:00 AM

Legal Aid Alberta is seeking to fill a full-time, 24 month Legal Assistant position in our Edmonton office. This position will appeal to someone who takes initiative, is client focused, and is committed to delivering high-quality results.

Who We Are

As a publicly funded, non-profit organization, Legal Aid Alberta provides affordable legal services in family law,domestic violence, child welfare, immigration, and youth and adult criminal defense. We are Alberta-wide, with 300 staff and 1,200 private practice lawyers helping people overcome their legal challenges in more than 75 communities across the province.

Who You Are

Working at Legal Aid Alberta means you care about people and empathize with their situation. You have excellent communication skills especially in tough situations. You’re computer-savvy and more organized than anyone you know. Fast-paced work environments give you a rush and you’re always up for a challenge. You love learning new things, solving problems, and can adapt to change quickly. You care deeply about the success of our team and our organization.

Job Description

Reporting to the Office Manager, some of the key responsibilities include:

• Preparingandmanaginga large volume of internal and external legal documents, correspondence, and materials in hard copy and electronic formats.
• Gathering, analyzing, andorganizinginformation from clients, opposing counsel, and other third parties for active files or court docket lists, including legal, financial, andrelateddocuments.
• Maintainingfiles in databases and hard copy.
• Managingcalendars,bookingappointments,schedulingcourt dates,completingfilediarization, andpreparingsupporting materials.
• Filingdocuments with the court andcoordinating the deliveryof documentsbetweenLegal Aid Alberta offices and the courthouse.
• Maintainingtracking documents for work completed on legal files and recording file statistics.
• Commission documents asrequired.
• Preparingdraft invoices and statements of account.
• Providingcoverage for co-workers during vacations and other leaves.
• Participatingin meetings asrequired.
• Performingother duties as directed by management.

Education and Experience

• Legal Assistant Diploma or Certificate isrequired.
• A minimum of twoyearsrelated legal assistant experience is an asset, particularly in criminal law, family law, administrative law, tribunal processes.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of legal support processes.
• Knowledgeofor experiencewithcriminal law, family law, administrative law,andtribunal processeswill be considered an asset.
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook,and Legal Files.
• Experience using various office equipment, including printers, copiers, and fax machines.
• Demonstrated time management skills and the ability to manage conflicting priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• A demonstratedcommitment to continuous improvement.

Annual Salary Range: $54,378 to $77,910

What We Offer: Perks of working with us

• Competitive wage
• Health anddentalbenefits
• Health and wellness accounts
• Employee assistance program
• Hybrid work opportunities

Requirements

Successful candidate will be required to provide an acceptable criminal record check and social media screening.