Legal Assistant

The Foreign Venture Group; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Foreign Venture Group is seeking a Legal Assistant to support its Edmonton-based client. The role requires expertise in legal research and document preparation, along with excellent communication and organizational skills. Candidates should have a post-secondary education and 2-5 years of experience in a legal office. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment and contribute to high-impact cases while developing professionally.

Benefits

Competitive compensation based on experience

Opportunity to develop leadership skills

Work with a dynamic team

Qualifications

• Completion of a post-secondary degree or diploma, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2-5 years experience in legal office preferred.
• Strong computer skills, with proficiency in MS Office and other operational software applications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and key in correspondence and legal documents, such as deeds, wills, affidavits and briefs.
• Review and proofread documents and correspondence to ensure compliance with legal procedures.
• Schedule appointments, meetings and conferences for employer.
• Set up and maintain filing systems, controlling confidential materials and documents.
• Work cooperatively as part of a team and take initiative.
• Supervise and train other staff in procedures and software use.
• Manage multiple projects and adhere to confidentiality and ethics in legal documentation.

Skills

Legal research

Document review

Contract analysis

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Post-secondary degree or diploma

Job description

Company : The Foreign Venture Group Inc.

Location : In-Office (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada)

Hours : Monday to Friday, 10 am to 6 pm, or 9 am to 5 pm

We Lead with Equity

At FVG, equity isn't an afterthought it's a foundation. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building a workplace where diverse perspectives are respected, empowered, and celebrated from the start. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life, and we actively work to create an environment where everyone can thrive.

About FVG

Foreign Venture Group (FVG) is a Canadian-based digital transformation company committed to helping businesses scale smarter. We combine human talent and innovative technology to solve real-world business challenges. Our mission is centered on people both our clients and our team. We believe work should be fulfilling, growth should be shared, and impact should be mutual. If youre looking to contribute to meaningful outcomes while developing professionally in a values-driven culture, FVG might be the right place for you.

Job Overview :

We are seeking a highly skilled Legal Assistant with experience in legal research, document review, and contract analysis to support our Edmonton-based Client. The ideal candidate has a degree, diploma, or certificate in a Legal Assistant program from a recognized Educational Institution; and / or experience of 2 or more years in this role, or a related field.

As a Legal Assistant, you will play a critical role in ensuring compliance, accuracy, and efficiency in legal documentation, while providing strategic support to paralegals, and stakeholders. The successful candidate will be able to work independently with minimal supervision, adapt to non-routine challenges, and be a committed team player.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and key in correspondence and legal documents, such as deeds, wills, affidavits and briefs, from handwritten copy, shorthand and machine dictation using computers
• Review and proofread documents and correspondence to ensure compliance with legal procedures and grammatical usage
• Schedule appointments, meetings and conferences for employer
• Set up and maintain filing systems, utilizing knowledge of legal records and procedures and frequently controlling confidential materials and documents
• Ability to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to work co-operatively and constructively as part of a team
• Experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word), Adobe or equivalent software
• Determine and establish office procedures and routines
• May supervise and train other staff in procedures and in the use of current software
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with ability to work in a high pressure and time sensitive environment to meet conflicting deadlines
• Ability to pay attention to detail and ensure accuracy of work
• Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to speak in a clear and concise manner
• Ensure adherence to confidentiality, ethical standards, and best practices in legal documentation.

Qualifications :

Completion of a post-secondary degree or diploma, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

2 - 5 years experience in legal office preferred

Strong computer skills, with proficiency in MS Office and other operational software applications.

Preferred Skills & Experience :

Ability to foster a positive and productive work environment.

Strong collaboration and teamwork skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong leadership abilities.

Detail-oriented, dependable, and highly organized.

Why Join Us?

• Work with a dynamic team handling complex and high-impact cases.
• Gain valuable experience in an everyday paralegal office
• Opportunity to develop leadership skills.
• In-person role with competitive compensation based on experience.

Application Process :

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The Foreign Venture Group is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. For more details about the company and role, visit Foreign Venture Group .