Legal Assistant

If you are a Corporate/Commercial Legal Assistant and have a desire to learn paralegal tasks, Aplin has the right opportunity for you! Our client, a leading and award-winning law firm, has an opening in their department to help run two lawyer practices. They are looking for a long-term fit and will train someone in paralegal duties in corporate and commercial law. This firm is ranked as one of the top places to work in Alberta.

Perks & Benefits:

• Competitive Compensation
• RRSP matching
• An on-site fitness facility
• Corporate Membership Programs, and discounts across various locations

Responsibilities:

• Commercial contracts, lease agreements, share purchase agreements, loan documents, and various other complex legal documents requiring great attention to detail.
• Preparing Statements of Adjustment.
• Organizing and preparing closing books (paper/electronic).
• Handling post-closing documents, receipt payments, and reporting documents.
• Preparing accounts, posting time, and receipt payments.
• Perform dictation, draft general correspondence, opening/closing files, conflict checks organizing files, filing, and photocopying.
• Managing lawyer calendars and appointments.
• Liaison with clients, courthouse, and other parties.
• Working knowledge of residential real estate; preparation of documents; ability to work with or assist the conveyancing paralegal.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience as a legal assistant in corporate and/or commercial law.
• Working knowledge of residential real estate and preparation of documents is an asset.
• Excellent Microsoft Word and Outlook skills.
• Legal Assistant Diploma from a recognized College/University (an asset).
• Able to work independently with excellent organizational skills.
• Detail-orientated with the ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Flexible and adaptable to shift priorities when needed.
• Able to collaborate with other team members.
• Great communicator and client centric.

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