Legal Assistant

The Foreign Venture Group; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic digital transformation company seeks a skilled Legal Assistant to support a client in Edmonton, Alberta. The ideal candidate will excel at legal research and document preparation, possess strong communication skills, and thrive in a collaborative environment. Join a vibrant team offering competitive compensation and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Opportunities for leadership development

Dynamic team environment

Competitive compensation based on experience

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review legal documents such as deeds and wills.
• Schedule appointments and maintain filing systems.
• Ensure compliance with legal procedures and confidentiality.

Skills

Legal research

Document review

Contract analysis

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Post-secondary degree or diploma in Legal Assistant program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe

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

About FVG

Foreign Venture Group (FVG) is a digital transformation company that helps companies scale quickly & cost effectively by leveraging technology and talent. Our expertise spans marketing, technology, and operational strategies that help businesses grow and scale efficiently. We are committed to fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented work environment for all employees.

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 every day 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.