law clerk

Trust Law; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal services firm in Edmonton is seeking a Legal Assistant to advise clients on legal proceedings and assist with document preparation. The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of experience in a similar role. This is a permanent, full-time position with a salary of $37.95 hourly, requiring work at the physical location only.

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of experience in legal assistance or related field.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on legal proceedings.
• Assemble documentary evidence in preparation for trial.
• Draft contracts and prepare legal documents.

Skills

Client focus

Organized

Team player

Job description

Posted on September 24, 2025 by a licensed third-party for Employer details Trust Law

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Job details

• Location Edmonton , AB T6E 1T4
• Salary 37.95 hourly / 30 to 35 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• Starts as soon as possible
• Source Job Bank #3408593

Overview

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on legal proceedings
• Assemble documentary evidence in preparation for trial
• Be responsible for the administration of the estate and the distribution of assets
• Co-ordinate administrative services
• Draft contracts, prepare promissory notes and draw up wills, mortgages and other legal documents
• Help in preparing and completing applications for simple joint and uncontested divorces, domestic contracts and name changes
• Interview clients, witnesses and other related parties
• Perform clerical duties, such as maintain filing systems
• Write trial briefs
• Administer oaths and take affidavits and depositions
• Prepare wills, real estate transactions and other legal documents, court reports and affidavits
• Receive affidavits, declarations and affirmations
• Schedule court trials
• Arrange pre-trial conferences and hearings
• Assist lawyers in preparation for mediation and judicial dispute resolutions
• Witness and certify the validity of signatures on documents
• Collect and record administrative and service fees
• Draft legal correspondence

Additional information

Personal suitability

• Organized
• Client focus
• Team player

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2025-10-24

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