Legal Assistant

MLT Aikins; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Flexible benefits

Group savings plans

Growth opportunities

Mentorship and support

Positive work environment

Job summary

MLT Aikins Saskatoon seeks an experienced Legal Assistant to support our growing litigation practice. This role provides administrative and clerical support for lawyers in the advocacy and litigation team. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, highly organized and thrives in a fast-paced, professional environment.

Responsibilities include preparing documents, assembling court materials, managing calendars and client billing, and maintaining electronic files with precision and discretion.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a recognized legal assistant program.
• 3–5 years of experience in an active litigation practice.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook and document management software.
• Digital dictation transcription skills are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Create documents from standard forms or handwritten notes and edit legal documents.
• Compile court materials (application records, affidavit exhibits, appeal records books).
• Maintain lawyers’ calendars and contacts; schedule client appointments and assist with travel arrangements.
• Organize and prioritize tasks and complete them under time constraints.
• Open new client matters and maintain established files.
• Prepare client billings and coordinate with clients on billing preferences.
• Maintain an efficient electronic file in a document management system.

Skills

Organizational skills

Client-focused

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Graduate of a recognized legal assistant program

Tools

Word/Excel/Outlook

Document management software

Dictation 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.

Job summary

MLT Aikins Saskatoon is in search of an experienced Legal Assistant to support our growing and expanding litigation practice. This position provides administrative and clerical support for lawyers in the advocacy and litigation team of the Saskatoon office. Our ideal candidate is self-motivated and highly organized, has superior computer, proofreading and time management skills. They should also have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, have the ability to work independently and 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
• Compiling court materials such as application records, affidavit exhibits, appeal records and appeal books
• Maintaining lawyers’ calendars and contacts, scheduling client appointments as directed and assisting with travel arrangements as directed
• Organizing and prioritizing numerous tasks and completing them under time constraints
• Opening new client matters and maintaining established files
• Preparing client billings, responding to billing inquiries and coordinating with clients on billing preferences
• Maintaining an efficient electronic file in a document management system

Qualifications include:

• Graduate of a recognized legal assistant program (equivalencies will be considered)
• Three to five years of experience in an active litigation practice
• Advanced computer skills including in Word, Excel, Outlook and document management software
• Digital dictation transcription skills are advantageous but not required
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
• 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
• Growth and development opportunities
• Mentorship and support
• 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.