Legal Assistant

OLAR LAW; City of Lacombe; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A general practice law firm in Lacombe, Alberta is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant. This hybrid role requires 3-5 years of legal assistant experience, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in legal software. Responsibilities include legal support, document management, and communication with clients and courts. Candidates should be detail-oriented and able to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of prior experience as a legal assistant (required).
• General knowledge of legal processes and documentation across various practice areas.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with legal software, MS Office, and electronic filing systems.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a busy practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and legal support in a general practice setting.
• Draft, edit, and format legal documents and correspondence.
• Manage client files, scheduling, and deadlines.
• Communicate with clients, courts, and other law firms.
• Support the lawyer in day-to-day practice management.

Job description

Overview

Olar Law is a general practice law firm serving clients in Lacombe and across Central Alberta. We are seeking a Legal Assistant with 3–5 years of experience working in the practice of law.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and legal support in a general practice setting
• Draft, edit, and format legal documents and correspondence
• Manage client files, scheduling, and deadlines
• Communicate with clients, courts, and other law firms
• Support the lawyer in day-to-day practice management

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of prior experience as a legal assistant (required)
• General knowledge of legal processes and documentation across various practice areas
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency with legal software, MS Office, and electronic filing systems
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a busy practice

Work Arrangement

This role offers a hybrid structure — with some time in person at our Lacombe office and flexibility to work remotely at other times.

About You

You are an experienced legal assistant who can work independently and efficiently in a general practice environment. You are detail-oriented, professional, and committed to supporting clients and the practice with accuracy and care.

Location

Based in Lacombe, Alberta (with some remote flexibility).

If you are interested in joining Olar Law, please send your resume and cover letter to [e-mail].