legal assistant

Employment and Social Development Canada; Calgary; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented administrative professional to join their dynamic legal team. In this role, you will coordinate the flow of information, manage appointments, and ensure compliance with legal procedures. Your expertise in Microsoft Office will be essential as you prepare and proofread critical documents. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess strong organizational skills, this opportunity offers a chance to contribute meaningfully while developing your career in a supportive setting. Join a team that values accuracy and client focus, and help streamline operations in a busy legal firm.

Benefits

Disability benefits

Paramedical services coverage

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a fast-paced legal environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate information flow and manage appointments.
• Prepare and proofread legal documents and correspondence.
• Maintain filing systems and perform basic bookkeeping.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Client Focus

Multitasking

Education

College or CEGEP diploma

Tools

MS Word

MS Office

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Posted onMay 08, 2025 by Employer details Ackah Business Immigration Law

Job details

• Salary 18.75 hourly / 40 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• Morning
• Starts as soon as possible
• Source Job Bank #3301300

Overview

Languages

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

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

Work setting

• Legal firm

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Coordinate the flow of information
• Open and distribute regular and electronic incoming mail and other material
• Schedule and confirm appointments
• Maintain filing system
• Determine and establish office procedures and routines
• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
• Prepare and key in correspondence and legal documents
• Review and proofread documents and correspondence to ensure compliance with legal procedures and grammatical usage
• Perform basic bookkeeping tasks

Supervision

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Word
• MS Office
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint

Technical terminology

• Legal

Area of work experience

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Reference required

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Large caseload

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Ability to multitask
• Disability benefits
• Paramedical services coverage

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

2025-06-07

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