Legal Assistant, Contracts

University of Lethbridge; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian university located in Lethbridge is seeking a qualified candidate to manage the contract management system. Responsibilities include administering the system, providing training and support, and assisting legal counsel. Candidates with experience in contract management and legal admin tasks are encouraged to apply. The position offers a competitive salary range and fosters an inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in administering contract management systems.
• Ability to provide training and user support.
• Familiarity with legal administrative duties.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support the contract management system.
• Provide training and troubleshooting assistance.
• Assist with legal and administrative tasks.

Skills

Contract management

User support

Legal assistance

Data migration

Training

Job description

At the University of Lethbridge, we speak in perspectives.
We are located in the heart of traditional Blackfoot Confederacy territory in southern Alberta with campuses in Lethbridge and Calgary. ULethbridge is more than a place to learn — it’s a place to build a career and make a lasting impact. We are one of Canada’s top universities and leading research institutions with more than 8,000 undergraduate and graduate students. We are an inclusive university that values diverse experiences and backgrounds. Our people are our greatest strength, and we are dedicated to fostering growth and success for all of our people.
Together, we transform lives and communities.

This position will be responsible for administering the contract management system used by the General Counsel and Finance Departments and assisting with the implementation of the contract management software. They will play a key role in coordinating data migration and upload, developing user protocols, training users, and troubleshooting user/system issues.
In addition, this role provides legal and administrative assistance to the Office of the General Counsel, this position performs diverse and complex administrative duties of a legal and confidential nature with minimal supervision and requiring independent judgement.
The key responsibilities in this position are:

• Administer, configure and support the contract management system, including assisting with implementation, data migration, workflow setup and documentation.
• Provide training, user support and troubleshooting user/system issues. Liaise with IT and the vendor to resolve issues.
• Entering data and storing documents within the contracts management system.
• Providing legal and administrative support to the General Counsel and Legal Counsel on legal matters.

Starting Salary Range (at 1.0 FTE) $4,566.76 - $5,074.02 monthly

Full Salary Range (at 1.0 FTE) $4,566.76 - $5,581.29 monthly (ESS - Grade 8)

Campus Lethbridge

Employment Group Exempt

Position Category Other

Open Date 12/08/2025

Open Until Filled Yes

Desired Start Date 01/05/2026

Position End Date (if temporary) //2027

Employment Equity

The University of Lethbridge invites applications from all qualified candidates; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given preference.
The University of Lethbridge is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, including through all aspects of the hiring process. If you require support during the hiring process, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] so that accommodations can be put in place to support you. All private information received in relation to your request for support will be kept confidential, only information required to facilitate the accommodation will be shared with the selection committee.

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