Legal Assistant

MLT Aikins; Regina; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Earned Days Off

Mentorship and development

Professional development opportunities

Positive work environment

Job summary

MLT Aikins Regina is seeking a corporate/commercial legal assistant with experience in a busy corporate practice. Ideal candidates will have formal legal training and the ability to multitask while ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.

Applicants should demonstrate strong organization, communication and written skills, and be capable of handling file openings, billing and post-closing tasks in a fast-paced team environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a recognized legal assistant or paralegal program (equivalencies considered).
• Five years of experience in any law practice area; corporate/commercial experience is an asset.
• Advanced computer skills including Word, Excel, Outlook and document management software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including proofreading, spelling and grammar.

Responsibilities

• Performing complex editing and formatting for correspondence and documents.
• Preparing administrative tasks including file opening, billing and follow-up of outstanding accounts.
• Maintaining an efficient file system (physical and electronic).
• Completing, monitoring and following up on post-closing documents.
• Performing day-to-day administrative tasks including file organization, diarizations, appointments and calendars.
• Attending to online filings with corporate registries.

Skills

Legal editing

Document management

Communication

Organization

Education

Legal assistant/paralegal program graduate

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Document management software

Job description

Corporate/Commercial Legal Assistant – Regina

Closing Date: Closes October 30, 2026 Location: Regina Position: Legal Assistant

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.

Job summary

MLT Aikins Regina is in search of a corporate/commercial legal assistant with experience in a general corporate/commercial practice. The ideal candidate will have good practical training and experience from working in a busy corporate/commercial practice and will have graduated from an accredited legal program (equivalencies will be considered). Candidates must be self-motivated and be able to multi-task and prioritize workload, pay attention to detail and have excellent organization, communication and written skills.

Responsibilities include:

• Performing complex editing and formatting for correspondence and documents
• Preparing various administrative tasks including file opening, billing and follow-up to review outstanding accounts
• Maintaining an efficient file system (physical and electronic files)
• Completing, monitoring and following up on all post-closing documents
• Performing day-to-day administrative tasks including file organization, diarizations, booking appointments and maintaining calendars
• Attending to online filings with corporate registries

Qualifications include:

• Graduate of a recognized legal assistant or paralegal program (equivalencies may be considered)
• Five years of experience in any law practice area; experience in a corporate/commercial practice would be an asset
• Advanced computer skills including in Word, Excel, Outlook and document management software
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including proofreading, spelling and grammar skills
• Strong organization skills and exceptional attention to detail and the ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines
• Ability to follow instructions with minimal supervision and 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.