Legal Assistant

MLT Aikins LLP; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonus

Flexible benefits

Group savings plans

Earned Days Off Program

Growth opportunities

Mentorship and training

Inclusive work environment

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

MLT Aikins LLP in Edmonton is seeking a dedicated Legal Administrative Assistant to support lawyers in the advocacy group. You will manage documents, calendars, travel arrangements, and billing coordination in a fast-paced team environment.

The ideal candidate has a legal assistant education, at least five years in litigation, strong computer and proofreading skills, and the ability to work for multiple lawyers with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a recognized legal assistant program (equivalencies will be considered).
• Minimum of five years of experience in an active litigation practice.
• Advanced computer skills including Word, Excel, Outlook and document management software.
• Experience working on insolvency matters would be an asset.
• Experience working on Court of Appeal and Federal Court filings would be an asset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills along with strong proofreading, writing, spelling and grammar skills.
• Ability to work for multiple lawyers and manage deadlines under time constraints.
• Ability to follow instructions with minimal supervision and thrive in a fast-paced team environment.
• Client-focused approach and commitment to exceptional service to internal and external clients.

Responsibilities

• Creating documents from standard forms or handwritten notes and editing various legal documents
• Preparing court materials in Court of Justice, King’s Bench and Court of Appeal
• Maintaining lawyers’ calendar and contacts, scheduling client appointments and arranging travel
• Organizing and prioritizing tasks and completing them under time constraints
• Performing client conflict checks, opening new client matters and maintaining files
• Preparing client billings and coordinating with clients for billing preference
• Maintaining an efficient electronic file system with strong attention to detail

Skills

Administrative support

Litigation experience

Time management

Proofreading

Communication

Education

Legal assistant program

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Document management software

Job description

MLT Aikins is a full-service law firm of more than 375 lawyers across the four western provinces. Named one of Canada’s best law firms by the Globe and Mail, MLT Aikins is the only law firm to have offices in Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Saskatoon, Muskeg Lake Cree Nation, Regina and Winnipeg. As one of the largest firms in Canada, we have the bench strength and geographic scope to meet the increasingly complex needs of clients.

This position is responsible for providing administrative and clerical support forlawyers in the advocacy group of the Edmonton office. Our ideal candidate is self-motivated and highly organized, has superior computer, proofreading and time management skills and excellent interpersonal and communication skills and is able to work independently, follow instructions with minimal supervision and thrive in a fast-paced, professional team environment.

Responsibilities include:

• Creating documents from standard forms or handwritten notes and editing various legal documents
• Preparing court materials in Court of Justice, King’s Bench and Court of Appeal
• Maintaining lawyers’ calendar and contacts, scheduling client appointments as directed and arranging travel schedules as necessary
• Organizing and prioritizing numerous tasks and completing them under time constraints
• Performing client conflict checks, opening new client matters and maintaining established files
• Preparing client billings, responding to billing inquiries and coordinating with clients for billing preference
• Maintaining an efficient electronic file system, having strong organization skills with exceptional attention to detail

Qualifications include:

• Graduate of a recognized legal assistant program (equivalencies will be considered)
• Minimum of five years of experience in an active litigation practice
• Advanced computer skills including Word, Excel, Outlook and document management software
• Experience working on insolvency matters would be an asset
• Experience working on Court of Appeal and Federal Court filings would be an asset
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills along with strong proofreading, writing, spelling and grammar skills
• Ability to work for multiple lawyers
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple deadlines under time constraints
• Ability to follow instructions with minimal supervision
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, professional team environment
• A client-focused approach and commitment to providing exceptional service to internal and external clients

We offer:

• A competitive salary including individual performance bonus
• Flexible benefit plans for dental, health and wellness benefits
• Access to group savings plans and investment options
• Earned Days Off Program
• Growth and development opportunities
• Mentorship and support
• Ongoing job-specific training and opportunities for professional development
• A positive and inclusive work environment

Our Diversity Statement

MLT Aikins is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building an inclusive and diverse work environment. Our principles of diversity, equity and inclusion create a space for everyone to collaborate, allowing us to deliver excellent and increasingly innovative legal service to our clients. We encourage individuals of a diverse group to apply to our job postings.